COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

ETHICS IN COMPUTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An____ has a goal of destroying data or stealing information.
A
hacker
B
cracker
C
script kiddie
D
cyber extortionist
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A black hat is a hacker who breaches computer security for no other reason than personal gain or malice. Black hat hackers break into protected networks with the intent of destroying data or making the network dysfunctional.

Detailed explanation-2: -A cracker also is someone who accesses a computer or network illegally but has the intent of destroying data, stealing information, or other malicious action. Both hackers and crackers have advanced computer and network skills.

Detailed explanation-3: -Black hat hacker definition Black hat hackers are criminals who break into computer networks with malicious intent. They may also release malware that destroys files, holds computers hostage, or steals passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal information.

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