Hacker - The Wanderer of the Cyber Society.

Summary

The chapter discusses various incidents involving grey hat hackers, detailing notable attacks on government and corporate websites, including the hacking of CCTV and the Ministry of Public Security's website. It highlights the alarming trend of increasing hacker attacks in China, with 35,000 websites tampered with in 2010 alone. Young hackers, often underage, engage in such activities, demonstrating a lack of legal awareness. The text emphasizes that these attacks not only threaten cybersecurity but also disrupt essential government operations and public trust, urging increased vigilance against such threats. The chapter further explores motivations behind these hackers, often targeting high-profile sites for practice, resulting in significant vulnerabilities across various sectors.

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