Mikko Hypponen, a cybercrime expert, examines three kinds of cyber attackers in the world -- criminals, hacker activists ('hacktivists') and governments. Criminal hackers are motivated by profit and there are several millionaires who have made fortunes stealing bank funds and personal account information. Hacktivists are motivated by raising awareness and fighting against oppressive institutions, much like Anonymous is fond of doing. Government hacking, however, is far more...
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