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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.

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What ia the difference between hacking and cracking?

Hacking refers to testing and improving computer systems for security purposes, while cracking involves breaking into systems for malicious intents. Hacking is often done ethically to identify vulnerabilities and enhance security, while cracking is illegal and done to exploit weaknesses for personal gain.


Breaking into a remote computer system with authorization is called what?

Cracking, not hacking.


Who invented computer cracking?

originally computer cracking was to test computer is different situations. previous to that people would use hacking/cracking to fool telephone exchanges to get free phone calls etc


Has there been a lot of coumper hacking?

All I can tell you is that the issue is fraught with hype. A lot of people make a lot of money by making out that computer hacking ('cracking') is a bigger problem than it really is. 'hacking' and 'cracking' are two different things. Technically it would be impossible to be arrested for 'hacking' because hacking is completely legal. 'Cracking' is illegal.


Is hacking good?

Hacking is not just illegal, but cracking is. There is a general misconception that a hacker is a bad guy. A hacker is a computer guru, passionate, etc, that understand how system work. They do nothing illegal. However, a cracker is someone that uses computer skills to do illegal stuff. That is cracking, which is bad.


Do hackers really hack people's laptops?

Only when authorised to do so. Unauthorised entry is known as cracking rather than hacking, however we typically use the terms white-hat hacking and black-hat hacking to differentiate between lawful hacking and unlawful cracking.


Is there a crack for My riding stables the game?

WikiAnswers will not provide information on how to hack or crack any websites, user accounts, email accounts, computers, servers, or anything else for that matter. Although there is great controversy whether hacking is legal or illegal, or the difference between hacking and cracking, we cannot provide information or resources for either. However, there is a difference between hacking servers or accounts that do not belong to you and using hacks for games (as in cheat codes or trainers for your characters). This is a catch-all for questions about hacking or cracking stuff other than games. This is not a debate between ethical hacking vs. illegal breaking and entering. Use the discussion page for that.


What are two examples of computer cracking?

Example One: A Hacker getting your computer's password by use of a brute-force attack. Example Two: A Hacking gaining access to a database by cracking the encrypted password.


How does hacking or cracking work?

Computer hacking can be done remotely by sending a virus, Trojan or something.


How can you hack metaRL?

WikiAnswers will not provide information on how to hack or crack any websites, user accounts, email accounts, computers, servers, or anything else for that matter. Although there is great controversy whether hacking is legal or illegal, or the difference between hacking and cracking, we cannot provide information or resources for either. However, there is a difference between hacking servers or accounts that do not belong to you and using hacks for games (as in cheat codes or trainers for your characters). This is a catch-all for questions about hacking or cracking stuff other than games. This is not a debate between ethical hacking vs. illegal breaking and entering. Use the discussion page for that. There are severe consequences including prison and very large law suits for when you get caught if you start hacking.


Can you torrent dreamweaver?

WikiAnswers will not provide information on how to hack or crack any websites, user accounts, email accounts, computers, servers, or anything else for that matter. Although there is great controversy whether hacking is legal or illegal, or the difference between hacking and cracking, we cannot provide information or resources for either. However, there is a difference between hacking servers or accounts that do not belong to you and using hacks for games (as in cheat codes or trainers for your characters). This is a catch-all for questions about hacking or cracking stuff other than games. This is not a debate between ethical hacking vs. illegal breaking and entering. Use the discussion page for that. There are severe consequences including prison and very large law suits for when you get caught if you start hacking.


How do you hack so you can get the diva sunglasses on club penguin?

WikiAnswers will not provide information on how to hack or crack any websites, user accounts, email accounts, computers, servers, or anything else for that matter. Although there is great controversy whether hacking is legal or illegal, or the difference between hacking and cracking, we cannot provide information or resources for either. However, there is a difference between hacking servers or accounts that do not belong to you and using hacks for games (as in cheat codes or trainers for your characters). This is a catch-all for questions about hacking or cracking stuff other than games. This is not a debate between ethical hacking vs. illegal breaking and entering. Use the discussion page for that. There are severe consequences including prison and very large law suits for when you get caught if you start hacking.

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