I have a handle

Because handles are what real hackers have, and I have one. As you can see, my hacker handle is autoswim, but I like to stay anonymous for the most part, except when I require rep and bragging rights for my hacking prowess.

I may not know much, but I do know c++. I make my own hacking programs to hack my way to hacker fame with my hacker handle, autoswim. I don't do it for personal gain, or for the pursuit of knowledge, experience and for the challenge, oh no. I do it for bragging rights. That's how I know I'm a real hacker.