COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM

ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN COMPUTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
T he gaining of unauthorized access to data in a system or computer is called____
A
Phishing
B
Waterhole Attack
C
Hacking
D
Software Piracy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Hacking Is known as unauthorized access into others system. Unauthorized Access & Hacking. Unauthorized Access or Hacking is nothing but unauthorized attempts to bypass the security mechanisms of an information system or network. It is the most popularize form and commonly known cyber crime.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hacking is the act of compromising digital devices and networks by gaining unauthorized access to an account or computer system.

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