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Thread ID: 113523 2010-10-24 01:30:00 Hacking and Securtiy lostsoul62 (16011) Press F1
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1147227 2010-10-24 20:40:00 My son in law is a hacker, he writes code for open source software and tests it. So yes there are different types of hackers. Only two though, good and bad. He is one of the former.

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lakewoodlady (103)
1147228 2010-10-24 21:02:00 I have no idea what a penetration tester is but it doesn't sound like something for a family forum.Dirty mind there Pctek :rolleyes:?

Take a look here (en.wikipedia.org).
Erayd (23)
1147229 2010-10-24 21:34:00 I think the kiwicon faq answer many questions about hacking Vs computer security.

it's called a hacker con, but it's mostly "white hats"

"The goal is to share knowledge about computer security in New Zealand, and the event is being organised by some of New Zealand's most experienced security industry professionals. As with any subject, knowledge can be wielded for both good and evil. The organisers believe that open and honest discussion of security issues is a critical step towards securing technological systems. "

www.kiwicon.org
robsonde (120)
1147230 2010-10-24 21:35:00 Traditionally a Hacker was someone who wrote quick and dirty code. It was Crackers responsible for reverse engineering and infiltrating networks. SoniKalien (792)
1147231 2010-10-24 21:54:00 www.hackaday.com Agent_24 (57)
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