COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

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.

Detailed explanation-2: -They do this either by purchasing ads directly, hijacking the ad server, or hacking someone else’s ad account. Malware sold as legitimate software. Fake antivirus programs have infected millions of computers. Software is offered as free, available through the internet that includes malware designed to infect computers.

Detailed explanation-3: -A hacker is an individual who uses computer, networking or other skills to overcome a technical problem. The term also may refer to anyone who uses their abilities to gain unauthorized access to systems or networks in order to commit crimes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Illegal hacking includes: Hacking for fun – Most hackers love what they do, it is a passion as much as a job. However, conducting hacking activity against a company or a person without their permission is viewed as an offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 “unauthorised access to computer material”.