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What is computer hacking? Introduction to Hacking
This
is the first term in our hacking track. And in this track we are going to learn
how to hack computers , hack networks etc..
as we can say in simple language
Hacking is simply a technical skill set. Means how hacking attack happens , how
to plan hacking attack etc.. is simply a technical skill set.
So in this track . If you decided
to hack, you are the only responsible person for that. So if you do something
illegal with computer system that is all on you, do not blame us.
So in this Track we are going to
learn introduction to hacking , how to do hacking, it includes how to plan the
attacks, why you do hacking , what you
can do with hacking , in short how hacking works.
What is computerhacking?
In a simple language 'Hacking is a non-conventional way of interacting with
the system'. Here Conventional way means how software designers want you to
interact with that system.
So if you want to access any file of any particular drive , so you may
open 'my computer' then you may double click on that drive and access that
file. This is the conventional way to interact with the system.
In other side a non-conventional
way means accessing file with the help of Live CD's or by cracking login
password etc..
Types of Hackers:
Hackers can be divided into three
groups:
White Hats
(Ethical Hackers) :Ethical Hackers are the
security professionals who uses their knowledge to protect computer network. In
short these are good guys who uses their
skills for good purpose only.
Black Hats (Crackers): These are the
professionals who uses their knowledge to break in to the security systems. In
short these are the malicious hackers or a bad guys who uses their knowledge
for bad purpose only.
Gray Hats (Good or
bad hacker, depends on the situation): Gray hats are hackers who may work
offensively or defensively, depending on the situation.
E.g.-
Any security professional who working in a company for security and leaking
company secrets outside world.
Hackers Motivation:
Regardless
of the hacker's profile, knowledge or skills, they are all powerfully divided
by something:
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Curiosity
·
Desire for recognition or fame
·
revenge
·
financial gain
·
love of puzzles