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These virtual personas have risen to notoriety for their hacking prowess within their respective game realms.
Top 10 Gaming Icons of Infamy in Hacker History (Part 1)
Kasumi Goto (Mass Effect 2)
Kasumi Goto is an elite thief recruited on Citael. Not a central character in Mass Effect 2, she only appears in the expansion DLC. Kasumi is the galaxy's most enigmatic thief with adversaries everywhere. However, only a select few have glimpsed her true visage. Kasumi Goto is renowned for her clandestine actions and, notably, her computer science expertise. She can circumvent all types of security barriers in the game.
The Courier (Fallout: New Vegas)
Courier, also known as Courier Six, is the main character in Fallout: New Vegas. Courier is one of six individuals hired by Mojave Express to transport peculiar packages to New Vegas. Before reaching Vegas, the convoy is intercepted by a group of strangers. The cargo is stolen, and Courier Six is almost killed by a bullet to the head.
However, a robot named Victor appears and brings Courier Six back to Goodsprings, before being saved by Doc Mitchell, the town's doctor. Courier Six isn't exactly a hacker, but his computer skills are incredibly impressive.
Barbara Gordon (Batman: Arkham Knight)
Barbara Gordon (Batgirl), a member of the Batfamily. She is the daughter of Police Commissioner James Gordon. Eager to join GCPD to help her father fight crime but was prohibited. Bruce Wayne recognized her talent and trained her to become Batgirl.
She fought alongside Batman for many years until the tragedy struck. In THE KILLING JOKE event, she was shot by the Joker, resulting in a broken spine, forcing her into a wheelchair. Not yielding to evil, Barb adopted the alias Oracle and continued aiding Batman with her IT skills through the Batcomputer. She consistently provides a wealth of information across all fields to support Batman in crime-fighting.
Sam Fisher (Splinter Cell)
Samuel Leo 'Sam' Fisher is the central character in Splinter Cell. He comes from a background as a member of the Navy SEAL and a former CIA covert operative. Fisher was once a member of Third Echelon, a secretive organization within the National Security Agency, where he successfully carried out a series of crucial missions. In Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Fisher becomes the leader of a covert unit known as Fourth Echelon.
Sombra (Overwatch)
Sombra is one of the heroes in Overwatch. She is a hacker who lurks in the shadows to uncover a global conspiracy she once encountered. As one of the world's most famous hackers, Sombra uses information to manipulate those in power.
In battles, her stealth and skills to reduce the enemy's attack capabilities make Sombra a formidable infiltrator. Her hacking ability disables the opponent's skills, ensuring easy takedowns, while the EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) helps her hack multiple enemies within its electromagnetic radius.
