Top 10 Hackers

Hacking has evolved dramatically since its beginnings in the 1960s and 70s. It started as a hobby for early computer enthusiasts interested in tinkering with systems and gaining unauthorized access. The original hackers- often called "white hat" hackers- were driven by curiosity and a passion for technology, not malicious intent.

Some early hacking pioneers included students at MIT like Bill Gosper, who wrote some of the first computer hacking programs. Another influential figure was John Draper aka "Captain Crunch …

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