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anybody going to defcon in a few days?
Pretty much. Here's the website: http://www.defcon.org/isn't that the hacker convention?
Originally posted by quantum
Is it legal?
*Sigh* Another brain washed by the media. It's a shame how hackers have been labeled as thieves and have such a bad reputation, when the truth of what they do is contrary. The original meaning of a hackers is just a person that is good with computers. Hackers aren't malicious. Hackers aren't the ones that deface your websites and unleash internet worms, the politically correct term for those people are crackers. In fact, white hat hackers even use their knowledge to protect systems. It's about keeping knowledge free. Of course knowledge of wardriving, server exploits and encryption holes can be used for evil, but a lot of the time they can also be used to make systems more secure. Hackers are the pioneers of the digital age. They scale the mountain ahead of the rest and point out faults in the rock so the people below can steer clear of them in the future.Is it legal?
You know perfectly well that's not what i meant. When someone says that they are against censorship does that mean they want your social security number? of course not! In fact, if you read my post more closely you would realize that hackers aren't malicious. In fact, i would not doubt that there are hackers at work now at your credit card company securing your infomation.What about my personal information, is that supposed to be "Free" as well?
Originally posted by HBar
You know perfectly well that's not what i meant. When someone says that they are against censorship does that mean they want your social security number? of course not! In fact, if you read my post more closely you would realize that hackers aren't malicious. In fact, i would not doubt that there are hackers at work now at your credit card company securing your infomation.
-HBar
Article A. By definition of the word, hackers aren't malicious.Your post offers NO evidence that Hackers are not malicious, none what-so-ever other then you saying it.
Article B. There was an article on msnbc awhile back that showed a kid using his talent to good. He cracked his school's computer root password to demonstrate how insecure it was. He received praise for showing the fault so other malicoious crackers could not exploit it in the furtureOne who is proficient at using or programming a computer; a computer buff.
I don't understand this quote. What information are you talking about?Aside from that, how do they know that the information that they are viewing, isn't someone else's, and needs be kept secure,
By definition programmers and engineers can be concidered hackers.OH yes, the PS Computer Programers and Engineers were/are the pioneers of the digital age.
Originally posted by Mr. Robin Parsons
Your post offers NO evidence that Hackers are not malicious, none what-so-ever other then you saying it.
Aside from that, how do they know that the information that they are viewing, isn't someone else's, and needs be kept secure, for reasons that they don't even know, and they now know the info...what then??
And please DO NOT tell me what I know, "Perfectly well" or otherwise.
OH yes, the PS Computer Programers and Engineers were/are the pioneers of the digital age.
Originally posted by Zantra
As evidence, a lot of security experts recruited by security firms are ex-hackers.
From my own experience, there is as much, if not more creativity involved in hacking as there is in programming or engineering. Programmers/engineers create the systems, and hackers expose weak points to improve them. That's apples and oranges. If programmers/engineers are the poineers laying the tracks across the old west of the US, then hackers are the ones following behind to make sure all the spikes are tapped in and the rails are straight.
Do you suggest that it should be against the law to find security holes in software? Wouldn't that be equivilant to saying it's illegal to know how to start a fire because it has the potential for someone to commit arson? A hacker doesn't have to break into another person's server to find a security hole (and shouldn't).A lot of the time security holes are found by looking at the source code, or exploiting a server they set up themselves.why should I have to trust either of the two groups of people?
DEF CON is an annual hacker convention held in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is one of the largest and most well-known hacker conventions in the world, attracting thousands of attendees each year.
The event is open to anyone interested in technology, hacking, and cybersecurity. However, attendees must be at least 18 years old to attend.
DEF CON features a variety of talks, workshops, and events related to hacking, cybersecurity, and technology. There are also competitions, hacking challenges, and social events where attendees can network and connect with other like-minded individuals.
DEF CON has a Call for Papers (CFP) process where individuals can submit proposals for talks, workshops, and demonstrations. The selection process is competitive, but anyone can submit a proposal for consideration.
DEF CON takes security and safety very seriously and has a strict code of conduct that all attendees must abide by. However, as with any large event, it is important to be aware of your surroundings and take necessary precautions to protect yourself and your belongings.