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Hacking by Tiffany Duff. Computing in the Modern World Ms. Stewart. Types of Hackers. Cracker Phreaker Script Kiddie. Cracker.
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Hackingby Tiffany Duff Computing in the Modern World Ms. Stewart
Types of Hackers • Cracker • Phreaker • Script Kiddie http://www.trdtechnical.com/eportfolio/Final_Project_Tina.pdf
Cracker • This person cracks or breaks into various items. This hacker can be cracking security codes, software registrations, or computer systems. This is generally the name the community gives for malicious hackers. http://www.trdtechnical.com/eportfolio/Final_Project_Tina.pdf
Phreaker • Phone hacker's and usually concentrate on understanding and manipulating the phone system. Phreakers can be malicious but are not always seen that way in the hacking community. http://www.trdtechnical.com/eportfolio/Final_Project_Tina.pdf
Script Kiddie • These individuals usually comb the Internet looking for pre-written scripts or programs they can use for various purposes. The individuals in this category are considered amateurs. http://www.trdtechnical.com/eportfolio/Final_Project_Tina.pdf
Beneficial Hackers • Considers their activities to be helping their industry and are often done with no compensation. http://www.trdtechnical.com/eportfolio/Final_Project_Tina.pdf
Rapid Advancement An inability to stagnate Diversification Innovation Continually improving security Product improvements Increased attention to consumer's needs Reliable, free software Free computer and software assistance Benefits to Hacking http://www.trdtechnical.com/eportfolio/Final_Project_Tina.pdf
Security breaches Steal ideas Financial losses for the company Fines for the perpetrator Lawsuit against the hacker Drawbacks of Hacking http://www.trdtechnical.com/eportfolio/Final_Project_Tina.pdf