For years people have labeled hackers as evil doers, thieves, and pirates of the digital world, and although some of these claims are rightfully supported, most hackers are only pushing the envelope of technology, security, and awareness.

A perfect example of how hackers are positively affecting the technology sector is the case of the Apple iPhone. Apple designed and released the iPhone and it was truly a brilliant device, but once it found it's way into the hacker community it would be forever changed.

Immediately the device was pushed way beyond it's defined boundaries and an entire "hacked iPhone" subculture was created out of thin air. This iPhone hacker community became quickly organized, efficient, and effective at modifying, creating, and redesigning iPhone functions and capabilities. The best part of this innovative process was that Apple did not spend billions on facilities, R&D, and human capital, it was done for free, by hackers.

Apple has redesigned the iPhone a few times since the original version and you can thank hackers for some of the most advanced features on the newer units. If you stop, think, and add a little perspective to it then you might see the beauty. Some companies only dream of reaching the efficient production, coordinated delegation, and shear volume of code, marketing, and support given out for free in the hacker community. It's a well oiled machine designed out of natural selection.

So the next time you think about a hacker don't jump the gun and paint them as the devil right away, because that hacker may be creating, innovating, and changing the face of technology for tomorrow.