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