Table of Contents

[Rayan Lami]

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List of Illustrations ………………………………………………………………... 4

Executive Summary ……………………………………………………………… 5

Introduction ……………………………………………………………………… 6

PROJECT DESCRIPTION………………………………………………………………6

SCOPE OF STUDY…………………………………………………………………… 6
REPORT FORMAT……………………………………………………………………6

Hacker………………………………………………………………………………7

Hacker definition controversy 8

Computer security hackers 9

History 10

Classifications 10

Attacks 13

Security exploits 14

Techniques 14

Notable security hackers 17

Customs 18

Hacker groups and conventions 19

Hacker (hobbyist) 19

Research AAPR 21

Conclusions 26

Recommendations 27

References 29