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Hackers are here. Where are you?

The term “hacker” has a dual usage in the computer industry today. Originally, the term
was defined as:

HACKER noun.

  1. A person who enjoys learning the details of computer systems and
    how to stretch their capabilities—as opposed to most users of computers, who prefer to
    learn only the minimum amount necessary.

  2. One who programs enthusiastically or who
    enjoys programming rather than just theorizing about programming.

This complimentary description was often extended to the verb form “hacking,” which
was used to describe the rapid crafting of a new program or the making of changes to
existing, usually complicated software.

Occasionally the less talented, or less careful, intruders would accidentally bring down a
system or damage its files, and the system administrators would have to restart it or make
repairs. Other times, when these intruders were again denied access once their activities
were discovered, they would react with purposefully destructive actions. When the
number of these destructive computer intrusions became noticeable, due to the visibility
of the system or the extent of the damage inflicted, it became “news” and the news media

picked up on the story. Instead of using the more accurate term of “computer criminal,”
the media began using the term “hacker” to describe individuals who break into
computers for fun, revenge, or profit. Since calling someone a “hacker” was originally
meant as a compliment, computer security professionals prefer to use the term “cracker”
or “intruder” for those hackers who turn to the dark side of hacking. There are two types
of hackers “ethical hacker” and “criminal hacker”.

Table of Content!

  • What is Ethical Hacking?
  • Who are Ethical Hackers?
  • What do Ethical Hackers do?
  • A Career in Ethical Hacking
  • How much do Ethical Hackers get Paid?
  • Certified Ethical Hacker Certification

Full Read Below!

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