Complex and controversial, hackers possess a wily, fascinating talent, the machinations of which are shrouded in secrecy. Providing in-depth exploration into this largely uncharted territory and focusing on the relationship between technology and crime, this volume offers insight into the hacking realm by telling attention-grabbing tales about the bizarre characters who practice hacking as an art. Applying the behavioral science of criminal profiling to the world of internet predators, the text addresses key issues such as the motivation behind hacking and whether it is possible to determine a hacker’s profile on the basis of his behavior or types of intrusion.