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What is Hacking? Types of hackers | Introduction to cybercrime

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What is Hacking? Types of hackers | Introduction to cybercrime

What is Hacking?

Hacking is the activity of identifying weaknesses in a computer system or a network to exploit security and gain access to personal or business data. An example of hacking can be: using a password cracking algorithm to gain access to a computer system.

Computers have become a must for running successful businesses. It is not enough to have isolated computer systems; they need to be networked to facilitate communication with external companies. This exposes them to the outside world and piracy. System hacking means using computers to commit fraudulent acts such as fraud, invasion of privacy, theft of corporate/personal data, etc. Cybercrime costs many organizations millions of dollars each year. Businesses must protect themselves against these attacks. Read More https://www.wikisoc.in/2021/01/what-is-hacking-types-of-hackers.html

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