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Historically speaking, any computer that is connected to a public network and running a Microsoft Windows operating system is more vulnerable to attack than any other operating system. Particularly, out of date, and unpatched versions of windows are worse off than otherwise. This is due to several factors - Windows Operating Systems usually have more security vulnerabilities than other operating systems do, but mostly they are more vulnerable because of the popularity of windows. There are many more people using Windows than other Operating Systems, so there is more incentive for hackers to target it.
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What does hacking do?
Hacking is basically the vast knowledge of computers or any particular thing. For a computer hacker you should have vast knowledge of computer or in other words you must know everything about everything.There are different types of hackers and the work they do depends on their category.Ethical Hacker or White Hat Hackers do only ethical hacking like securing computers from malicious viruses and activity. They trace the path of the virus and other things.Black Hat Hackers do only non ethical things or malicious things for harming the computer like hacking email accounts, sending Trojans, stealing, and lots of illegal things related to computers.
When was Hackers Wanted created?
Hackers Wanted was created in 2008.
Why are people involved in hacking?
Personal gain, revenge, proving they can, it will be different for everyone. You might also want to look at here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_hat http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_hat http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_hat Various hacking groups.
What is a botnets?
Botnets are networks of infected computers that can be controlled by a master computer. Such compromised computers are infected due a malicious code. The malicious code or malware is sent to computers through various means like email attachments, spam emails, video downloads, music downloads etc. Computers that are vulnerable are the first ones to be targeted.
List ten examples of computer users?
# Technophiles (people who love computers) # Software developer (to include Hackers) # Software beta tester # Graphics designer # Engineer (AutoCAD) # Business owners # Research Students # Data processors # Movie store clerks # Scientists (always use computers to moniter data samples)
What do computer hackers have to do with computers?
they break into computers for information
Are WAN's more vulnerable to viruses and hackers than LAN's?
freedom
What makes broadband users more vulnerable to hackers because the hackers have a more permanent IP address to work with?
Static IP address
How do Hackers Hack a Computer?
Hackers hack computers by using viruses or coding that enables them to get onto your network and access files.
When hackers use computers to launch an attack on another computer the computers used to stage the attack are known as?
zombies
Is Gmail vulnerable to cyber attacks?
Being famous, yes Gmail is vulnerable. Hackers always try to hack the most secure things. It has been attacked a number of times in the past.
Do you know about the site www.computerpapa.com?
It is the best site in the world to learn about hackers , hacking and all about computers.
How would you define hackers?
A hacker is a programmer who enjoys the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm, true hackers have a code of ethics and look down upon crackers Crackers on the other hand are programmers crack (gain unauthorized access to) computers to do malicious things Oli Crompton
Does the Wii get hacked when the Wii is connected to the internet?
The possibility exists. Any time any device is connected to the Internet, it immediately becomes vulnerable to hackers.
Why virus attacks are less in UNIX as compared to windows?
Windows computers are the target of almost every computer virus on the planet because Windows is the most popular type of OS (Operating System). Think about it, if almost 94% of the population who have computers on Earth are using Windows, don't you think hackers and virus writers will take advantage of that and aim at every Windows computer? Apple computers and like you stated, Unix computers, are less vulnerable to virus attacks because the majority of computers are Windows (that's not to say you still can't get a virus if you have Apple or Unix).
Where do hackers get their information from?
They will hack computers to get information, spyware is a good one. Also, they learn to how to hack through programming.
How do military computers impact personal computers?
Military Computers are Created for one Purpose, Military work. Military computers are highpowered so they can hold Classified Information, The Best Firewalls, and everything to stop hackers, Personal Computers have different purposes, and Range from RAM and Firewall Usage
