Hackingby Tiffany Duff

Computing in the Modern WorldMs. Stewart

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Types of Hackers

Cracker

Phreaker

Script Kiddie

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Cracker

This person cracks or breaks into various items. This hacker can be cracking security codes, software registrations, or computer systems. This is generally the name the community gives for malicious hackers.

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Phreaker

Phone hacker's and usually concentrate on understanding and manipulating the phone system. Phreakers can be malicious but are not always seen that way in the hacking community.

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Script Kiddie

These individuals usually comb the Internet looking for pre-written scripts or programs they can use for various purposes. The individuals in this category are considered amateurs.

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Beneficial Hackers

Considers their activities to be helping their industry and are often done with no compensation.

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Benefits to Hacking Rapid

Advancement An inability to

stagnate Diversification Innovation Continually

improving security

Product improvements

Increased attention to consumer's needs

Reliable, free software

Free computer and software assistance

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Drawbacks of Hacking Security breaches

Steal ideas

Financial losses for the company

Fines for the perpetrator

Lawsuit against the hacker