Hacking

  What is Hacking? Hacking  is the activity of identifying weaknesses in a computer system or a network to exploit the security to gain access to personal data or business data. An example of computer hacking can be: using a password cracking algorithm to gain access to a computer system. Computers have become mandatory to run a successful businesses. It is not enough to have isolated computers systems; they need to be networked to facilitate communication with external businesses.  This exposes them to the outside world and hacking. System hacking means using computers to commit fraudulent acts such as fraud, privacy invasion, stealing corporate/personal data, etc.  Cyber crimes cost many organizations millions of dollars every year. Businesses need to protect themselves against such attacks. Types of Hackers Hackers are classified according to the intent of their actions. The following list classifies types of hackers according to their intent: Ethical Hacker (Whit...