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What are the pros and cons of being a hacker and a cracker in terms of computers?
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∙ 11y ago
There are high risks in breaking the law. Like jail time! I can see NO pro's of becoming a hacker that outweigh the con's of getting caught. And this doesn't even touch on the moral issue of it.
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∙ 11y ago
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People who gain unauthorized access to computers for the purpose of doing damage are called?
People that attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer or called crackers. There is a difference between a cracker and a hacker and the terms are often mistaken or used interchangeably. A cracker is one who is trying to cause harm or gain unauthorized information. A hacker is some one that attempts to break into computers and software for the purpose of fixing or discovering security holes to prevent crackers from getting in.
What is a computer cracker?
reverted this back to its previous definition because the last one was wrong A person who breaks into a computer system without authorization, whose purpose is to do damage (destroy files, steal credit card numbers, plant viruses, etc.). Because a cracker uses low-level hacker skills to do cracking, the terms "cracker" and "hacker" have become synonymous with the latter becoming the most widely used term.
What is cyberhipness?
it is the act of being hip or knowing of computers slang terms hardware and anything else dealing with computers.
What is the difference between hacking and cracking a computer?
The difference is basically that a Hacker uses their knowledge to only help the security of systems, a Cracker will use their knowledge to break the law. the terms are used interchangeably but they are not the same, to some it can be considered an insult to be called a Cracker over a Hacker.
What is the relation between Cracker and Hacker?
Cracker is often used to refer to individuals who break into computer systems or networks with malicious intent, while hacker is a more general term that can refer to individuals who explore and experiment with computer systems. Some people use the two terms interchangeably, but traditionally hackers are more focused on exploring and improving technology, while crackers are focused on exploiting it for personal gain or causing harm.
What does cracker mean?
"Cracker" can be a term used to refer to a person who tries to gain unauthorized access to computer systems or networks. It is often used interchangeably with "hacker," but some see a distinction between the two terms, with "cracker" specifically referring to individuals engaging in illegal activities.
What is a racial slur for white people?
Cracker
What three terms describe different types of computers?
The three terms that describe different types of computers are size use processor speed.
Can you give 3 terms for computers?
The three alternate names for computers are Laptop, Desktop and System
What terms related to computers means millions?
Mega.
What is the full form of HP in terms of computers?
Hewlitt Packard
What do you mean by directive in terms of computers?
directive is nothing but, "which directs to the memory"
