Like characters in a Harlan Ellison dystopian sci-fi, traditional ‘computer hackers’ have metamorphosed into something far more insidious. They are no longer motivated by curiosity and bragging rights among their peers. Instead, they’re after other people’s money – and there are billions of dollars at stake.
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