A think-tank wonk has come
- Cory Doctorow
- Uncategorized
- Nov 21, 2001
A think-tank wonk has come up with an entomology-derived heirarchy of hackerdom. It’s pretty funny, actually:
Professionals Hakus Superior
This nuisance has the characteristics of both Hakus Hakus and Scriptus Infanti. Hakus Superiors are normally highly skilled but do not like to show off, unlike Hakus Hakus. They can often disguise themselves as a company insider, business intelligence agent or even HR professionals. They become more dangerous when organised into groups. Hakus Superior is a stealthy killer: one bite kills.