FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

TYPES OF COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data IS KNOWN AS HACKER.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A hacker is an individual who uses computer, networking or other skills to overcome a technical problem. The term also may refer to anyone who uses their abilities to gain unauthorized access to systems or networks in order to commit crimes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Unauthorized computer access, popularly referred to as hacking, describes a criminal action whereby someone uses a computer to knowingly gain access to data in a system without permission to access that data.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hackers fall into three general categories: black hat hackers, white hat hackers, and gray hat hackers. Although hackers are often associated with exploiting vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to computers, systems, or networks, not all hacking is malicious or illegal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Computer hackers are unauthorized users who break into computer systems in order to steal, change or destroy information, often by installing dangerous malware without your knowledge or consent. Their clever tactics and detailed technical knowledge help them access the information you really don’t want them to have.

Detailed explanation-5: -A hacker is somebody who gains unauthorized access to computers to access data by breaking password codes. To hack means to beak a password code, hence the name of the person. Anybody who deliberately gains access to a protected computer system is a hacker.

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