GhostShell hacker leaks 39M accounts in security “protest”

Re:GhostShell hacker leaks 39M accounts in security “protest” by serf on Saturday June 04, 2016 @04:44PM (#11837921)

>This'll sound a little harsh, but if you have to work at burger king to fund your living then you aren't a very good hacker.

>There's no lack of opportunities for those with talent.

I read it more like "We choose to lead a meager lifestyle -- even with our tremendous abilities -- because working for someone would direct our efforts towards their goals rather than allowing us to pursue our own novel research which is fueled purely by passion for the subject."

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Re:GhostShell hacker leaks 39M accounts in security “protest” by bdcravens on Saturday June 04, 2016 @08:29PM (#11838999)

Good thing places like Burger King are non-profits :-)

Though that was a different time, when you really had to get a job somewhere, and I see their point. Today of course it's easier to do just enough short-term work without a long-term commitment (Upwork, etc) to be functionally solvent without having to resort to fast-food.

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Re:GhostShell hacker leaks 39M accounts in security “protest” by fapjacks on Sunday June 05, 2016 @02:56AM (#11839950)

But with those kinds of things, you're showing off some skill. You contribute positively to any profile which says that you have the know-how to hack in the first place.

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