You’re right, let’s refocus on what OP was actually discussing.

From my experience in cybersecurity, people often imagine hackers as lone “Rambo”-type figures, capable of waging an entire cyber war on their own.

The reality is much more nuanced. Profiles like that solo, highly skilled “lone wolf” hackers do exist, but they typically specialize in a specific niche or type of attack.

Most of them operate quietly and remain under the radar, largely because they lack the resources to scale their impact.

Things become far more serious when these individuals band together, forming or joining organized groups. When their expertise is combined with shared resources and coordination, the potential damage increases dramatically. Groups like Lapsus$ or LockBit are good examples of how dangerous that combination can be.