Script kiddie

A script kiddie (from " script " and "Kid ", sometimes abbreviated as Skiddie or Scriddie ) is a stereotype that in everyday language refers to persons from the field of computer security. The term describes mainly youthful computer users, despite a lack of basic knowledge try to enter into foreign computer systems or to cause other damage. Successful experiments are given to the application of ready solutions owed ​​, so the use of prefabricated automatisms or written instructions. The term " script kiddie " has hints of immature behavior and vandalism and is often used pejoratively.

In addition, there is another use in the field of computer programming. There, the word refers to a person, along copies the foreign source code for your own projects to share its effects, but without understanding the code.

Derivation

A script is a text file that contains a sequence of instructions, which can execute a computer independently. If the computer is instructed to process such a script, it invokes various programs according to a schedule that is described therein.

The script kiddie is so emblematic of a teenager who breaks only with the help of ready-made scripts across a network into computers and this causes by intentionally spread viruses, worms or trojan damage to have any lasting knowledge in the field of computer security. This includes the stereotype that it is out of the motivation to impress others.

Demarcation

A script kiddie is to be distinguished by a hacker: A hacker does not have deep knowledge base, a script kiddie. Within the tabloid journalism and politics both expressions are usually not distinguished.