COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A HACKER
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To help protect computer software
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To help protect computer hardware
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To stop the spread of computer viruses
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To stop people from accessing unauthorised information.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Computer Misuse Act 1990 was created to deal with the issue of accessing or modifying data without permission.
Detailed explanation-2: -Computer misuse act 1990 law relates to electronic records in that it creates three crimes of illegal access to computer software. Unauthorized access to computer materials. Unauthorized access for the purpose of committing or facilitating further criminal activity.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -According to the Computer Misuse Act, you are committing a crime if you use your friend’s username and password to log onto their account.