The hackers primarily communicate with each other through the online bulletin boards, face to face meetings at conventions, and illegal teleconference calls. What Gilboa did not realize when she began bridging into the hackers territory is that anyone, especially a newcomer, should not share any personal information in any of these forums, including real name, e-mail address, and phone number. Using personal information as slight as a screen name, a hacker has the ability to access much more. If they really don t like you, they might steal your garbage or call you posing as a salesman in an attempt to find out personal information, including your credit card numbers. They might leave harassing messages on your phone and e-mail, and, especially if you are a woman, they may physically stalk you.
Serious hackers delight in humiliation of others.
They love to start fights and, regardless of who you are, they enjoy possessing the ability to ruin your credit report and professional reputation. By breaking the law, especially in front of other hackers, or otherwise exercising their hacking powers, they gain elitism within the community. While this article frightened me quite a bit, it also intrigued me. As a person living in New Jersey at this period in time, I have come to the realization that many people are not particularly good-hearted and generous. In fact, quite a few are selfish, evil, close-minded people who would just as soon run you off the road as buy a cup of coffee.