What Is a Hacker?
The word hacker has come to refer to a computer user who trespasses on computer systems for fun or profit. The growth of the Internet has created unlimited opportunity for these intruders to steal secrets, tinker with Web sites, abscond with credit card information, or just generally make mischief. Computer hackers have also spawned a whole new mythology. They are celebrated for their skill and daring.
Some ascribe lofty artistic and political motives to these bandwidth banditos. But the professionals who install and maintain computer networks are not impressed with computer hackers.
This hour explores some of the techniques hackers use to gain control of computer systems. As you study these techniques, you'll notice that many ...
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