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Hackers Quotes

On breaches, threats, and staying a step ahead.

These quotes come from officials describing hackers as a daily, organized threat rather than a rare event, spanning nation-states to lone individuals. The topic sits well beside our cyber quotes page.

As we work to secure our data and communications from hackers, we must recognize that our citizens face a far broader array of threats.

Quotes by William Barr

Virality is not an accident. It is engineered. And that's why growth hackers beat traditional marketers.

Quotes by Ryan Holiday

Growth hackers don't tolerate waste.

Quotes by Ryan Holiday

Should we fear hackers? Intention is at the heart of this discussion.

Quotes by Kevin Mitnick

Cyber Quotes

Are hackers a threat? The degree of threat presented by any conduct, whether legal or illegal, depends on the actions and intent of the individual and the harm they cause.

Quotes by Kevin Mitnick

It is only the inadequacy of the criminal code that saves the hackers from very serious prosecution.

Quotes by Ken Thompson

When Clinton traveled to Russia, known for its hackers and cyber warfare against the United States and other democracies, she didn't bother to tap into the government-protected email system provided by the State Department. Instead, she continued to communicate through...

Quotes by Katie Pavlich

U.S. computer networks and databases are under daily cyber attack by nation states, international crime organizations, subnational groups, and individual hackers.

Quotes by John O. Brennan

See, unlike most hackers, I get little joy out of figuring out how to install the latest toy.

Quotes by Jamie Zawinski

Emotion Quotes

The big exchanges that hold customer deposits are a big target for hackers, and unfortunately, most bitcoin exchanges store user funds.

Quotes by Erik Voorhees

The workstation-class machines built by Sun and others opened up new worlds for hackers.

Quotes by Eric S. Raymond

Berkeley hackers liked to see themselves as rebels against soulless corporate empires.

Quotes by Eric S. Raymond

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Frequently Asked Questions

What threats do these hackers quotes focus on?
They describe hackers as an organized, daily threat coming from nation-states, criminal groups, and individuals alike, not an occasional or rare problem. Several speakers frame it as a serious, ongoing security concern.
Do any of these quotes mention specific countries?
Yes, one references Russia's reputation for hackers and cyber warfare against other democracies, using it as a cautionary example within a broader security discussion.
Is weak law treated as part of the hacking problem here?
One quote argues that inadequate criminal code is what saves hackers from serious prosecution, pointing to legal gaps rather than just technical vulnerabilities.
Do these quotes come from a particular kind of speaker?
Most come from officials or public figures discussing national cybersecurity policy, giving the collection a more institutional than personal tone compared to some other quote pages.
Where can I find more quotes about cybersecurity and staying ahead of threats?
Our cyber quotes page covers the technical side further, and innovation quotes looks at staying a step ahead.

Several also point to weak laws as part of the problem, not just the attacks themselves. For more on staying ahead of threats, see our innovation quotes page.