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For myself, It's all about exploitation- getting Into a system that's "supposed to be" secure. My signature says It all.

I honestly couldn't care less what the result produces. As long as I get In, that's all that matters. I've had VERY sensitive credentials at my disposal (I've saved everything, proof can be provided on request) and could've caused significant loss to the given organization, but I'm not Inclined as such. I'm talking about 2,000+ sites. To answer your question, no. Hackers, namely "true hackers" continue to exist and continue to populate. There'll always be new generations of hackers who strive for perfection (so to speak).