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what attracts a gray hat hackers to a task? - SIM-5739627 - Mar 4, 2026
hello,
i am curious since grey hat hackers operate literally in the grey area. What post peak their curiosity? is it the challenge? the notoriety? the money?
i understand that there is a big variety of reasons, but i am curious to read actual testimonies.
RE: what attracts a gray hat hackers to a task? - MadScientist - Mar 4, 2026
(Mar 4, 2026 07:26 PM)SIM-5739627 Wrote: hello,
i am curious since grey hat hackers operate literally in the grey area. What post peak their curiosity? is it the challenge? the notoriety? the money?
i understand that there is a big variety of reasons, but i am curious to read actual testimonies.
RE: what attracts a gray hat hackers to a task? - C00Lssh - Mar 4, 2026
(Mar 4, 2026 08:45 PM)MadScientist Wrote:
LOL man this cracked me up
RE: what attracts a gray hat hackers to a task? - Phobia_ - Mar 6, 2026
Most likely a mixture of everything you mentioned for me it is strictly money & the thrill of it