FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A HACKER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the law covering hacking
A
Computer Misuse Act
B
Data Prevention Act
C
Illegal Computing Act
D
Anti-Virus Act
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -From hacking into computers to making fraudulent transactions online, there are many ways in which we can become a victim of illegal cyber activities. To regulate such activities that violate the rights of an Internet user, the Indian government has the Information Technology Act, 2000, in place.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Computer Misuse Act 1990 was created to deal with the issue of accessing or modifying data without permission. Unauthorised access to computer material. You watch your friend enter their username and password. You remember their login details and without their permission, later login and read all their messages.

Detailed explanation-3: -Like a normal person used any software or data to access secure access to any other program then it is not acceptable. The secure access for this person is unauthorized, and he tries to access it in an illegal way. So, a normal person can be prosecuted for this offense.

Detailed explanation-4: -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. Hacking is not always a malicious activity, but the term has mostly negative connotations due to its association with cybercrime.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sections 43 and 66 of the Information and Technology Act of 2000 (IT Act) address all sorts of cybercrime committed in the country, including hacking. However, in 2008, the term “hacker” made it legal.

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