Why Do They Do It?
Resources (All Resources found online)
Textbook: Computer Security Fundamentals – See Attached
Article: Hackers’ Motivations: Testing Schwartz’s Theory of Motivational Types of Values in a Sample of Hackers
Article: Plenty More Hacker Motivations
Article: Why Computer Talents Become Computer Hackers
Video: Hire the Hackers!
Instructions.
Read Chapter 6, “Techniques Used by Hackers,” in your textbook, Computer Security Fundamentals.
Review the following resources:
Textbook: Computer Security Fundamentals – See Attached
Article: Hackers’ Motivations: Testing Schwartz’s Theory of Motivational Types of Values in a Sample of Hackers
Article: Plenty More Hacker Motivations
Article: Why Computer Talents Become Computer Hackers
Video: Hire the Hackers!
Respond to the following:
There are a variety of categories for hackers: white hat, black hat, hacktivist, etc. Each of these monikers tries to indicate the hackers’ motivations. Discuss the various motivations of individuals who engage in hacking.
Further explain how society’s perception of the “typical” hacker is or is not consistent with reality.
Your postings should also:
Be well developed by providing clear answers with evidence of critical thinking.
