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Section 1: Geeks, Hackers, and Crime A Discussion of Technology and those who use it for criminal gain Lecture Outline I.  Geeks, Early Adoption and Crime II.  Hackers III.  Other types of Cyber “criminals” IV.  Hacker Subculture V.  Types of Hackers VI.  Famous Hackers and their crimes What is a Geek? What is a Geek and why does it matter to crime? They are those who have chosen to focus on technical skills, generally with computers, over social acceptance. Geek Characteristics Gamers: Both computer and role playing games Science fiction fans, with an affinity for Star Trek Computer Programming ability Early adopters of technology Early adoption of technology is a key aspect of crime Early Technology Adoption Early adoption is the phenomenon of acquiring the newest technology as soon as it is available, or sometimes before availability, in the general market. Much of the technology is adopted later by the mainstream, as early adoption is very expensive and often filled with “beta” problems. Often focused on gadgets, but it can also be a focus on utilitarian technology. Historical Examples CD, DVD, Personal computers, internet, Broadband, VOIP, EVDO, e-mail, digital cell phones, GPS, etc.. Criminals are often early adopters of technology, using it to exploit society in general for criminal gain. Crime and Early Technology Adoption Criminals have always exploited new technology for their benefit in committing crime. Importantly, police often lag well behind criminals in ALL aspects of technology and are thus caught at a disadvantage. Historical Examples: 1.  Cars: Used in bank robberies. 2.  Machine Guns 3.  Personal Computers: First used