Some system hackers state that they are simply making use of idle machines. Security arguments Break-ins illustrate security problems to a community that will otherwise not note the problems. People who break into a system are performing a service by exposing security holes. They argue that computers are expensive and that they are merely furthering their education in a cost effective manner. Information belongs to everyone and there should be no boundaries or restraints to prevent anyone from examining information.
Hackers are protectors rather than criminals.