As the internet became ubiquitous in the late 1990s, the motivation behind hacking underwent a fundamental transformation. What began as a hobbyist's pursuit of knowledge evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry. Research on the Economics of Cybercrime highlights that greed replaced pride as the primary driver for a new generation of "black hat" hackers.
: The idea that hackers should be judged by their technical prowess, not their credentials. From Curiosity to Commerce: The Great Shift File: Retro.Hacker.v1.0.zip ...
The professionalization of hacking introduced diverse financial models, including: As the internet became ubiquitous in the late
: The belief that all information should be free. File: Retro.Hacker.v1.0.zip ...