FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A HACKER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which offence would be broken if you logged onto a friends computer without permission?
A
Offence 1
B
Offence 2
C
Offence 3
D
Offence 4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Section 66 – Hacking with computer systems or unauthorised usage of computer system and network.

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. Hacking is illegal under both California and federal law, and can result in heavy penalties.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is illegal to access data stored on a computer unless you have permission to do so. Unauthorised access is often referred to as hacking . It is illegal to access data on a computer when that material will be used to commit further illegal activity, such as fraud or blackmail.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hacking is a term used to describe unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data (hereafter target). Hacking may be perpetrated solely to gain access to a target or to gain and/or maintain such access beyond authorization.

Detailed explanation-5: -You need direct permission Generally, accessing any account that is password protected is illegal. You can’t read someone’s emails or check their bank balance, for instance. If you need a password to get into that account, you’re breaking the law to enter it, even if you got in by correctly guessing that password.

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