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| − | + | A '''hacker''' can be defined as a person who solves problems in clever ways, especially regarding [[computer]] [[programming]] and [[hardware]] [[engineering]].<ref>http://www.catb.org/jargon/html/meaning-of-hack.html</ref> The term is often used to denote "[[security cracker]]", since hackers most frequently appear in the news involving computer security breaches. | |
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| + | '''Hacking''' may refer to a number of activities, both legal and illegal. These include: | ||
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| + | * "Digital lock-picking", or (illegally) breaking into computer systems; this is also referred to as "cracking", and is the most well known form of hacking | ||
| + | * Modifying software or hardware in order to violate [[copyright]] law or software licensing agreements (this is also referred to as "cracking" and "piracy") | ||
| + | * Modifying software or hardware for extra functionality or performance | ||
| + | * Creating software or devices to solve problems | ||
| + | * Using an existing computer system in an unusual, clever way to solve a problem | ||
| + | * Staging pranks | ||
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| + | Hackers act for a variety of reasons, ranging from curiosity and bragging rights to personal gain or [[vandalism]]. | ||
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| + | Crackers who act with criminal intent are known as "black hat" hackers. Crackers who don't have a criminal intent (e.g., those paid by software companies to research security issues or investigate new computer viruses) are referred to as "white hat". | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | [[category:Computer Science]] | ||
Revision as of 21:55, November 26, 2012
A hacker can be defined as a person who solves problems in clever ways, especially regarding computer programming and hardware engineering.[1] The term is often used to denote "security cracker", since hackers most frequently appear in the news involving computer security breaches.
Hacking may refer to a number of activities, both legal and illegal. These include:
- "Digital lock-picking", or (illegally) breaking into computer systems; this is also referred to as "cracking", and is the most well known form of hacking
- Modifying software or hardware in order to violate copyright law or software licensing agreements (this is also referred to as "cracking" and "piracy")
- Modifying software or hardware for extra functionality or performance
- Creating software or devices to solve problems
- Using an existing computer system in an unusual, clever way to solve a problem
- Staging pranks
Hackers act for a variety of reasons, ranging from curiosity and bragging rights to personal gain or vandalism.
Crackers who act with criminal intent are known as "black hat" hackers. Crackers who don't have a criminal intent (e.g., those paid by software companies to research security issues or investigate new computer viruses) are referred to as "white hat".