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MalwareTech's arrest sheds light on the complex culture of the hacking world

  • Written by Roderick S. Graham, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Old Dominion University
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The arrest of a British cybersecurity researcher on charges of disseminating malware and conspiring to commit computer fraud and abuse provides a window into the complexities of hacking culture.

In May, a person going by the nickname “MalwareTech” gained international fame –...

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