kevinb@SDCSVAX.ARPA (08/29/85)
Subject: Crackers vs. Crashers vs Worms vs ?
There has been quite a discussion on info-cpm as of this date regarding a
standardization of a cliche' term for computer criminals, with the above
three being suggested as appropriate so far. I feel this would be a good
idea, so as to combat the media phrase "hackers", which is not only
inappropriate but deragatory to the amateur and professional computing field
as a whole. Could we get together on this? I would like to suggest a poll,
taken by a responsible system/person from netland as a whole, with the results
accepted by all. I am aware that this may be an off-the-beaten-path
suggestion, but I feel with the rising tide of discovered computer crime, it
is now an appropriate time to get together and have an appropriate nickname
for these dastardly fellows, so that "hacking" as a expression may be
restored to it's former glory(?). Comments, ladies and gentlemen?
I, unfortunately, cannot do this myself, as our system cannot handle that kind
of load. Any volunteers?
Thanks,
Kevin J. Belles
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