FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A HACKER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The best definition of hacking is:
A
Glass frog slippers
B
Gaining an unfair advantage
C
Gaining unauthorized access
D
Gaining a black, grey or red hat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hacking is the act of identifying and then exploiting weaknesses in a computer system or network, usually to gain unauthorized access to personal or organizational data.

Detailed explanation-2: -Computer trespass, unauthorized access (or access exceeding permission that was granted to a user), or hacking is breaking into computer systems, frequently with intentions to alter, disable or modify existing settings.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hackers Will Exploit Security Flaws Typical protections include malware and virus detection, firewalls and intrusion detection, as well as strict policies on software patching and updates. Security engineers can take many other steps to reduce the risk of attack and intrusion.

Detailed explanation-4: -Seeking to gain unauthorized access to computer systems is the definition of black hat hacking. Once a black hat hacker finds a security vulnerability, they try to exploit it, often by implanting a virus or other type of malware such as a trojan.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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