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The computer Misuse Act.
Hacking is not an illegal activity. That is, there are no laws against hacking per se. Hacking only becomes illegal when an actual law is broken. Hacking is a general term that originally applied to software and firmware programs where hackers would reverse engineer other company's intellectual property to see how it worked and possibly adapting it for another purpose. This is no different to taking an engine apart and adapting it for your own use. However, if the hacker then attempts to sell the modified software as his own, it becomes illegal -- software theft. Hacking also extends to networks, where the hacker will infiltrate a network with a view to stealing information. This is also illegal. However, hackers are often employed to test a network's security. This is perfectly legal because the hacker is under contract. The terms white-hat hacker and black-hat hacker are commonly used to differentiate between the legal and illegal forms of hacking. Illegal forms of hacking are usually covered by computer fraud and computer abuse laws.
The computer 'Minuse Act'. Apparently.............although I think it is illegal anyway...........just my opinion.
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Have computer hackers gone to jail?
Yes
What is a silly thing to say?
Hackers fix things, crackers break them.
Who builds robots?
Engineers make robots because it is their job. Along with engineers, Hackers make robots (not the computer hackers but the hackers who modify things). Overall anyone can build a robot, it is the engineers and hackers build them for a living.
Can you see a hacker?
hacker is not a bacteria , or invisible man. we can see hackers. probably your question should be "can we find hackers?". hackers are not robbers or gang lords. they are same as common man but with some knowledge about computer's working. but crackers are hard to be found.
Advantages of ethical hacking?
Since security is week in all technical fields... ethical hackers are brought into work for the corporate sectors with high wages... All ethical hackers have a great scope in nearly future.. if you have any disagreement in my idea about ethical hackers you can mail your concepts to "pown.raj77@gmail.com" For futher informations about ethical hacking you can contact me through my mail id..
What law is broken by computer hackers?
The Computer Misuse Act.
What do computer hackers have to do with computers?
they break into computers for information
Do ethical hackers break into someone else's computer?
It's a very good possibility, ethical hackers are usually employed by a company to attempt to hack into security to check defenses. Definitely.
The difference and similarity between hackers and crackers?
The crackers are malicious programmers who break into secure systems. The hackers are more interested in gaining knowledge about computer systems and possibly using this knowledge for playful pranks. Similarity is that both break laws but intention of hackers are not bad while intention of crackers are not good.
A person who uses one computer to break into another is a?
Cracker. Hackers are people who enjoy using computers, generally to make them do things they were not intended to do - like running Linux on a playstation. Crackers are a subset of hackers that use their skills to get into computer systems, generally without consent.
What type of program is a backdoor?
They are computer viruses that let hackers and other viruses in to your computer undetected. They are computer viruses that let hackers and other viruses in to your computer undetected.
What is a hacker how can you can learn the hackers from the company?
The term hacker has a double meaning within the field of computing. A hacker can be a genuine expert of computer software and hardware. The other known meaning of hacker is someone who breaks into computer security networks for a reason of their own, basically they break the law in doing so.
Can you sue computer hackers?
Yes.
What the different between cracker and hackers?
Crackers are individuals who break into computer systems without authorization, often for malicious purposes such as stealing information or causing damage. Hackers, on the other hand, are individuals who use their technical skills to solve problems and improve systems, often with a focus on ethical behavior. In popular culture, the term "hacker" is sometimes used interchangeably with "cracker," but there is a distinction between the two in the cybersecurity community.
Have computer hackers gone to jail?
Yes
What is the biggest threat to computer security?
Hackers
What are two definitions for hacking?
* note these 2 aren't the official definitions, just what they are. * 1. The media says that hackers are cyber-criminals who break into your computer, plant viruses, and steal government secrets. * 2. Really(and this most people do not know) hackers are just incredibly computer talented people who may break into computers, but just for the challenge of it. A true hacker doesn't steal secrets or plant viruses, hackers are good people who wouldn't dream of doing this kind of stuff. * The action of hacking is breaking into a computer. Nothing else.This part is just an extra sort of thing but people that break into computers to plant viruses and steal very important info are actually called crackers. And there are hackers who break into computers, discover all the vulnerabilities, and then tell the person who owns the computer or network these vulnerabilities and helps them fix these weakness before crackers can get in and cause damage. These hackers are Ethical Hackers. And some people think that a firewall can keep a cracker out. WRONG!!! Firewalls can block some forms of hacking but not all.And this might help you trust what I have said, but I am actually learning how to be an Ethical Hacker, so I know.
