Criminologist ‘hacks' the hacker, explores meaning of hacking

By Jennifer Tidball
K-State Today

We often view hackers as evil geniuses, but perhaps a more accurate depiction would be a talented — though sometimes mischievous — craft worker, according to a Kansas State University researcher.

The way society views hackers is not representative of the whole hacking culture, said Kevin Steinmetz, assistant professor of sociology, anthropology and social work in the College of Arts and Sciences. Simply stated: Hacking is more than breaking into security systems and computer networks.

“Hackers are sort of portrayed as this digital other, lurking in the Continue reading “Criminologist ‘hacks’ the hacker, explores meaning of hacking” →