I was an accomplished computer trespasser. I don't consider myself a thief. I copied without permission.

Somebody could send you an office document or a PDF file, and as soon as you open it, it's a booby trap and the hacker has complete control of your computer. Another major problem is password management. People use the same password on multiple sites, so when the hacker compromises one site, they have your password for everywhere else.

I saw myself as an electronic joy rider. I was like James Bond behind the computer. I was just having a blast.

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