COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A Spy
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A Hacker
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An Employee
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A Teacher
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Hacker. A person who breaks into the computer system to get access to the information stored there for unauthorised use is called Hacker. An example of computer hacking can be: using a password cracking algorithm to gain access to a computer system.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Glossary defined a computer cracker as “an individual who attempts to access computer systems without authorization. These individuals are often malicious, as opposed to hackers, and have many means at their disposal for breaking into a system."
Detailed explanation-3: -A hacker is a coder/programmer who creates programs by combining a bunch of existing code (written by other) in a short period of time. Some are self taught, others formally trained but all are considered extremely creative and preferring a lack of structure in the process of building.
Detailed explanation-4: -What is Hacking? Hackers illegally access devices or websites to steal peoples’ personal information, which they use to commit the crimes like theft. Many people shop, bank, and pay bills online. People also store financial information, like credit card or bank account numbers, on their devices.