Monday, March 28, 2011

What is Hacking?

Today in this post, I will be talking about the meaning of "Hacking".

What is Hacking?

Hacking is a process to bypass the security mechanisms of an information system or network.
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In common usage, hacker is a generic term for a computer criminal, often with a specific specialty in computer intrusion. While other definitions peculiar to the computer enthusiast community exist, they are rarely used in mainstream context. ..
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Hacking is an unauthorized use of computer and network resources. (The term "hacker" originally meant a very gifted programmer. In recent years though, with easier access to multiple systems, it now has negative implications.)

In a nutshell that is what hacking means. Let us know what you think by using the comment box below, Thank you.