Also, script kiddies can do major damage.
Hackers view script kiddies with contempt because they do not advance the art of hacking or contribute to the development of hacking culture. Script kiddies are typically motivated by simple, personal reasons - to have fun, create chaos, seek attention or take revenge. Their attacks are random and with little understanding of the tools they are using, how they work and the harm they cause. The typical script kiddie uses existing, well-known techniques, programs and scripts to find and exploit weaknesses in internet-connected computers. What are the characteristics of a script kiddie?
