Reefscape said:Cory,
They are actually quite elite in what they do. Most hackers have a very good knolledge on computers and computer languages that will make most programers look like they just got out of kindergarten. I have a very high respect for what they know.
I agree with Dale on the statements above. I've worked side-by-side with some former hackers who do penetration testing on corporate networks. I've re-written many lines of code because of the testing they have done. Most hackers have good intentions when they hack, most notify the company/individual and let them know of the vulnerbility. On the other hand you have a growing number of hackers who have the opposite intentions and make the others look bad.