What do you think of when you hear the term “hacker”? If you immediately envision a mysterious figure out to illegally access and compromise systems with the intent to wreak havoc or exploit information for personal gain, you’re not alone.
While the term “hacker” was originally used within the security community to refer to someone skilled in computer programming and network security, it has since evolved to become synonymous with “cyber criminal,” a change in perception largely due to portrayals in movies and in the media.
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