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Hacking

Hacking is the practice of modifying the features of a system, in order to accomplish a goal outside of

the creator's original purpose.

The most fundamental meaning of hacking is gaining unauthorized access to data in a system or

computer.

Hacking is exploiting security controls either in a technical, physical or a human-based element. ~

Kevin Mitnick

The person who is consistently engaging in hacking activities, and has accepted hacking as a lifestyle

and philosophy of their choice, is called a hacker.

Computer hacking is the most popular form of hacking nowadays, especially in the field of computer

security.

The mass attention given to blackhat hackers from the media cause the whole hacking term is often

mistaken for any security related cybercrime.

However, the word "hacking" has two definitions. The first definition refers to the hobby/profession

of working with computers. The second definition refers to modifies computer hardware or software

in a way that changes the creator's original intent.

It is the art of exploiting computers to get access to otherwise unauthorized information. Now that the

world is using IT systems to gather, store and manipulate important information there is also a need to

make sure that data is secure. However, no system is without is problems. Holes are often present

within security systems which, if exploited, allow hackers to gain access to this otherwise restricted