The document discusses understanding the computer underground by exploring different types of hackers, crackers, and phreakers. It notes that the computer underground involves males and females of all ages who engage in activities like pirating software, credit card theft, and sharing pornography and pirated media online. The document suggests the internet allows worldwide access for people with similar interests in these illegal activities.

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A Step into the Computer Underground
“By Understanding The Enemy
We Are Better Prepared To Defend Ourselves”
by Brett Moore
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 Hackers, Crackers, Phreakers, Black Hats
 Males and Females, All Ages
 Computer Underground
 Warez Pirates
 Warez == Slang For Pirated Software
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 Internet Gives Worldwide Access To People
With Similar Interests
 Credit Cards
 Free Software
 DVD Copies
 Pornography
 MP3 Music Files
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