Hackers can trace their origins to the “phone phreaks” of the 1970s, who hacked into phone systems to make free long distance calls.
Early on, hackers and virus writers were more annoying than dangerous, but today they represent serious threats not only to individuals and businesses, but to entire nations and even the global economy.
From individuals looking for social notoriety, such as Robert Morris in 1988, to multi-national groups involved in organized crime, like Anonymous, hackers are an emotive section of this community.
Advisen has compiled lists of top individual hackers and hacking groups over time.
