Hacking is… (A definition of Hacking From a Hacker’s Perspective)

Hacking is… (A definition of Hacking From a Hacker’s Perspective)

“Hacking is satisfying one’s curiosity.


Hacking is finding a way to accomplish a goal, never accepting no for an answer, and being more persistent and patient than anyone else.


Hacking is pushing technology to its limits and making technology more resilient through testing, tinkering, and exploration.


Hacking is a mindset, a culture, a spirit, and the execution of creative problem-solving.


Hacking is survival by [self]-learning as knowledge is the key to unlocking possibilities most may never consider.


Hacking is questioning social norms, never accepting things for what they are and believing controls are for those who follow the rules.


Hacking is the opposite of acceptance of cultural norms and the natural state of “things”.


Hacking is indiscriminate, has no boundaries and is not restricted by sex, race, religion, only by how much effort you are willing to put into solving a problem.


Hacking is good and those that lack morals or values have given the words “hack”, “hacker” and “hacking” a negative connotation as evil people who are labeled “hackers” do not deserve the moniker.


Hacking is believing in yourself and the notion that the impossible may be possible.


Hacking is manipulating rules, social norms, and common beliefs to achieve a goal, most often to identify a thief, a cheat, or a lie not previously known.


Hacking is not cheating. Cheating lives in the shadows of hacking.


Hacking is believing you don’t have to follow the rules all of the time. 


Hacking is freedom.”


– Paul Asadoorian, Founder & CTO, Security Weekly, Written May 3, 2019


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