Ah, the world of hacking - full of myths and misconceptions that seem to stick around like gum on the bottom of your shoe. Let's clear up some of these misunderstandings!

First off, let's talk about age. Who says hackers have an expiration date? Some of the most infamous hackers out there have been around for decades. Just look at Kevin Mitnick, who's been hacking since 1981, or Gary McKinnon, who was arrested at 45 in 2013. And let's not forget about Alla Witte, who was arrested at 55 for being part of the Trickbot group. Age is just a number, folks!

Now, onto the misconception that all hackers are script kiddies. While it's true that many hackers use scripts and TTPs made by others, the use of ZeroDays requires high technical skills. And the most active and efficient ransomware groups are developing their weapons.

Next up is the idea that hackers work alone. Sure, some hackers prefer to fly solo, but we've seen the rise and fall of the group Anonymous in the early 2000s, and they're still around today. And they're not the only ones - cybercriminals have always been organized in groups to be more efficient. And while it can be challenging to track their moves, we've seen an increase in small groups becoming organized and dangerous, especially after the dismantlement of prominent groups like REvil and Conti.

Ah, the classic misconception that all hackers are Russians, Chinese, Iranians, and so on. While the purpose or motivations of a group can be political, there's no guarantee of their origin. Just take Anonymous, for example - the arrested individuals claiming to be part of the group were from all over the world, including the UK, Netherlands, South Africa, and Spain.

Now, onto the idea that all hackers are skilled. Wrong again. With criminal services like Ransomware As A Service or StealLoggers As A Service, basic computer knowledge is enough to do much damage. And let's not forget about the exploitation of phishing, vishing, and smishing, which require only social skills.

And finally, the notion that hackers only focus on passwords when there's money to be made. While login credentials certainly have value in the world of cybercrime, it's also true that 95% of users are reusing their passwords, which means a leak of credentials can be used in a massive number of connected services.

So there you have it, folks - six misconceptions about hackers busted wide open. And remember, in the world of hacking, anything is possible.