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Are hackers a threat? The degree of threat presented by any conduct, whether legal or illegal, depends on the actions an
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"Are hackers a threat? The degree of threat presented by any conduct, whether legal or illegal, depends on the actions and intent of the individual and the harm they cause"

- Kevin Mitnick

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In this quote, Kevin Mitnick is discussing the principle of hackers and whether they present a hazard. He argues that the level of hazard presented by any behavior, whether it is considered legal or prohibited, ultimately depends on the intentions and actions of the specific appealing because habits. In other words, it is not the label of "hacker" that determines the level of risk, however rather the person's motives and the possible damage they might trigger. This highlights the value of understanding the intentions and potential repercussions of one's actions, rather than merely labeling them as a threat based upon social understandings.

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Kevin Mitnick This quote is written / told by Kevin Mitnick somewhere between August 6, 1963 and today. He was a famous Celebrity from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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