COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Question
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No, in any situation, hacking cannot be legal
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It may be possible that in some cases, it can be referred to as a legal task
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -It can be possible that in some cases, hacking a computer or network can be legal. Explanation: Nowadays, hacking is not just referred to as an illegal task because there are some good types of hackers are also available, known as an ethical hacker.
Detailed explanation-2: -Definition: Hacking is an attempt to exploit a computer system or a private network inside a computer. Simply put, it is the unauthorised access to or control over computer network security systems for some illicit purpose.
Detailed explanation-3: -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”.
Detailed explanation-4: -Hacking is a punishable offense in India, even though Indian laws do not particularly address ethical hacking.