Emmanuel mhetu

What is Hacking? During the 1990s, the term "hacker" originally denoted a skilled programmer proficient in machine code and computer operating systems. In particular, these individuals could always hack on an unsatisfactory system to solve problems and engage in a little software company espionage by interpreting a competitor's code. Unfortunately, some of these hackers also became experts at accessing password-protected computers, files, and networks and came to known as "crackers." Of course, an effective and dangerous "cracker" must be a good hacker and the terms became intertwined. Hacker won out in popular use and in the media and today refers to anyone who performs some form of computer sabotage. Hacker Tools There now are more than 100,000 known viruses with more appearing virtually daily. The myriad of hackers and their nefarious deeds can affect any computer owner whether an occasional home user, e-mailer, student, blogger, or a ne...

Hacking  may refer to: Computer  hacking , including:  Hacker  culture, activity within the computer programmer subculture. Security  hacker , someone who breaches defenses in a computer system.

Software piracy  is the illegal copying, distribution, or use of  software . It is such a profitable "business" that it has caught the attention of organized crime groups in a number of countries. According to the Business  Software  Alliance (BSA), about 36% of all  software  in current use is stolen.