The Development of a Meaningful Hacker Taxonomy: A Two Dimensional Approach

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mkr@cerias.purdue.edu

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CERIAS TR 2005-43

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conference

Abstract

The current paper extends and matures the earlier taxonomy framework of the author (Rogers, 1999), and provides a preliminary two dimensional classification model. While there is no one generic profile of a hacker, studies indicate that there are at least eight primary classification variables: Novices (NV), Cyber-Punks (CP), Internals (IN), Petty Thieves (PT), Virus Writers (VW), Old Guard hackers (OG), Professional Criminals (PC), and Information Warriors (IW), and 2 principal components, skill and motivation. Due to the complex nature and interactions of these variables and principal components, the traditional one-dimensional continuum is inadequate for model testing. A modified circular order circumplex is presented as a better method for developing a preliminary hacker taxonomy. The paper discusses the importance of developing a meaningful understanding of the hacker community and the various sub-groups. Directions for future research are also discussed.

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Date

2005 – 07 – 18

Address

Washington, DC

Booktitle

NIJ National Conference 2005

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Purdue

Key alpha

Taxonomy

Publisher

National Institute of Justice

School

Computer and Information Technology

Volume

Marcus Rogers

Affiliation

Associate Professor

Publication Date

2005-07-18

Copyright

Marcus Rogers

Subject

Psychology of hackers

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