What Does Script Kiddie Mean?
A script kiddie is a derogatory term used to refer to non-serious hackers who are believed to reject the ethical principals held by professional hackers, which include the pursuit of knowledge, respect for skills, and a motive of self education. Script kiddies shortcut most hacking methods in order to quickly gain their hacking skills. They don’t put much thought or time into gaining computer knowledge, but educate themselves in a fast manner in order to learn only the bare minimum. Script kiddies may use hacking programs written by other hackers because they often lack the skills to write their own.
Techopedia Explains Script Kiddie
Script kiddies perform their malicious computer techniques simply for the thrill of it, and to brag to their peers about their computer prowess. Because script kiddies are professional hackers in the making, or merely because they lack technical skill, they often leave behind evidence of their work. If they foolishly decide to hack big companies’ computers, the tight computer security therein easily lead to their being caught.
