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What is computer hacking? Why do people hack -- what are the advantages/disadvantages? What kinds of businesses are targeted? Based on your research, how do hackers break into systems? Become an expert on the topic of hacking and list steps of how to hack. Write in complete sentences, using proper grammar. After you finish writing and proofreading, respond to three other students' posts.
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Hackers are bad!
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Hackers are bad!
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Hacking is defined as the practice of altering computer software in order to steal information, modify information, or get access to certain information. Hackers usually do it for money, respect, or personal gratification. Any company has the possibility of being hacked but usually companies that involve credit cards like amazon, are prone to hacking. Companies that have other people's private information such as google, and Facebook are also prone to hacking. Banks are another common practice that get hacked because everyone's banking information is accessible. Hackers use an unprotected pathway to receive access to network or they can send out viruses to gain access.  They have to learn a programing Language. They need to secure your computer. Download and test a hacking software. They then find unprotected pathways and create a password using a Proxy. Then they have to create a backdoor and cover their tracks. 
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Computer hacking is when a 3rd party source takes over a computer either through ransomeware or other form of hacking. The advantages to hacking is for power and money. You can get money because they can hold on to your information and if you don't pay the money they wont give you the money. how to hack is very simple.
1. You can use a program called cyptokey and you download and then you disuse it as a weather helper.
2. When you disguise it as a weather helper people will download it and think its a weather help when its acutely a virus then once the virus is in the computer the ransomeware holds the files hostage till you pay your money through bitcoin.
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yes sir! that is very correct!
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Computer Hacking is when an individual changes the software and hardware to achieve their initial goal. The main three reasons people hack are to have fun, steal, and disrupt. Hacking for fun: sometimes people just hack for personal gratification or sometimes they feel like they need to prove something to their friends. Hacking to steal: This category falls into the most used, they do this to steal money or info. Hacking to disrupt: people to this in order to prove a statement and cause chaos. Some advantages for hacking may be: fighting against terrorism and national security breaches, you can prevent a security breach. Some disadvantages of hacking are: it is illegal and it might end you up in jail, it creates viruses to destroy other peoples things, etc. 

The businesses that are mostly hacked are banks (for the money) and large companies, sometimes smaller companies or even a specific person's computer are also targeted. The people hack is:
1. learn how to code and how to understand html
2. learn how to solve problems and learn how to write open-source software
3. Download and test hacking software
4. find a a hole on the system you are trying to hack 
5. get into the system and and get administrative privileges and your victim's
6. create a backdoor to remain undetected
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The reasons you presented for why people hack really help to clarify your statement.
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Computer hacking refers to the practice of modifying or altering computer software and hardware to achieve an alternate goal of what is intended to be the creator's original objective. 
While hacking poses benefits to hackers, it's illegal and further puts people online at risk. Businesses like banks and big corporations are mostly targeted for their money. Hackers find vulnerabilities such as weak passwords and firewalls to gain access to systems. 0By attacking business networks, hackers are accessing company secrets and confidential strategies and creating huge losses for the overall economy
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Computer hacking is the practice of modifying or altering computer software with a goal that is considered to be outside of the creators objectives. Most of these hackers target large companies and businesses. The advantages of hacking include  being very familiar with many programs. There are some hackers who hack other peoples websites and pages to see how secure they are. Some disadvantages include that hacking is completely illegal. 
-Learn the the many different languages of Code and programming 
-Use Linux
-Use plug in or scan devices to gain more information
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nice work work with hacking steps now I can hack you. :)
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Computer hacking refers to the practice of modifying or altering computer software and hardware to accomplish a goal that is considered to be outside of the creator's original objective. As with any crime, the factors that motivate highly skilled hackers range from personal gain to idealism to political machinations. Modern cybersecurity degrees look at these motivations so that students can deepen their understanding of where and when cyber attacks may strike.

Step 1. People need to know how computers work, for example how binary affects transistors.
Step 2. Programming, one would have to learn a programming language such as C#, Python, Javascript.
3. Secure your Computer
4. Download a Hacking Software
5. Test the Hacking Software
6. Determine the Victim's OS and find Unprotected Pathways
7. Crack the Password using a Proxy
8. Get Administrative Privileges on your Victim's Computer
9. Create a Backdoor and Cover your Tracks
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I agree with these claims
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As with all of the cyberattacks, there is no saying exactly where and when they will strike. However, you are correct, hackers are more likely to attack more popular figures, so they can guess who is a target.
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hacking is the practice of modifying or altering computer software and hardware. People hack to accomplish a goal that is considered to be outside of the creator's original objective. Some advantages of hacking would be getting money from hacking or receiving information from hacking. Some disadvantages of hacking would be the fact that is illegal and if you get caught, you will go to jail. A hacker will hack so that it benefits them, so most likely they will hack businesses with a lot of money.

Steps to hack
Information gathering
Determining the network range
Identifying active machines
Finding open ports and access points
OS fingerprinting
Fingerprinting services
Mapping the network
Gain information to victims computer
Cover tracks
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Covering tracks is a good idea to do throughout the whole hacking process. Just to be safe, use a VPN to go through the whole hack. You also might want to switch the VPN every so often.
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Computer hacking is the modifying or altering of computer software and/or hardware to achieve a goal that is outside of the creator's original objective. Those who computer hack usually want to gain money, respect, or mess with a person. Smaller businesses are typically targeted, although, as shown by the Playstation hackings in 2011 and 2015, larger businesses bent on technologies are also be targeted. 
Hackers use an unprotected "backdoor" pathway to gain access into one's network, or they can inject a person's system using a Trojan or virus.
How to Hack:
1. Learn a Programming Language
2. Secure your Computer
3. Download a Hacking Software
4. Test the Hacking Software
5. Determine the Victim's OS and find Unprotected Pathways
6. Crack the Password using a Proxy
7. Get Administrative Privileges on your Victim's Computer
8. Create a Backdoor and Cover your Tracks
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Alejandro Alvaro 4yr
Have you done this before? This seems very thorough should we be worried.
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Juan Tavera 4yr
Another common step to hacking is by using a trojan horse.
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I like your steps
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Very good examples!!
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A hacker may be defined as any person who enjoys exploring the intricacies of programmable systems and how to stretch their capabilities. This definition is held in contrast to a generic computer user, who prefers to access a computer’s minimal functions. One who programs or who enjoys programming, as opposed to those individuals who simply theorize about programming.

Some hackers make attempts on computers, servers or network systems just for the personal gratification. Others may feel that they need to prove something to their peers or friends, and hack something only for the challenge. Another reason to hack a system is to steal information or money. A large portion of hacking attempts fall into this category. Banks and large companies are common targets for hacking jobs, but sometimes smaller companies or even a specific person's computer are targeted, as well.There are also some hackers, including hacking groups; that target a company to disrupt business, create chaos and just be a nuisance. These groups often be trying to make a statement with their hacking, demonstrate security inadequacies, or to show general disapproval for the business itself. Examples of hacking groups that made headlines are Anonymous and LulzSec.

Business that make a lot of money are the most common companies to get targeted. Government agencies also get targeted a lot so people can access government files. Schools also get targeted by students as these students think they are "easy" targets. 

1. Learn different programming languages, skills, job opportunities and joining hacking and cybersecurity community groups to learn new ways to hack.
2. Learn which tool is best to use. Ex. Linux Build Kali
3. Use plug in or scanning devices to gain information. Ex. A scanning device with open wifi in a public place.  
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Liam Hardigan 4yr
Wow don't hack me now
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Alejandro Alvaro 4yr
Did Griffen teach you this?
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Computer hacking is accessing any website, account, or program that was not intended to be accessed in addition to modifying or altering a computer and its program. Hackers are most interested in personal information, so companies such as Amazon, Sony, or Microsoft that have stored personal information of their customers are at risk. They also target banks to steal money. The hackers Then sell this information to third parties or use it to make purchases or take over bank accounts.

The advantage of hacking is it can be a quick and easy way to make money. One of the wealthiest people in the world is an online computer hacker around the age of 16. The disadvantages are that there are extreme consequences if caught. The hacker can scan a credit card, gain access to a device through a shared wifi, or steal a user name or password. 

1. Learn different programming languages, skills, job opportunities and joining hacking and cybersecurity community groups to learn new ways to hack.
2. Learn which tool is best to use. Ex. Linux Build Kali
3. Use plug in or scanning devices to gain information. Ex. A scanning device with open wifi in a public place. 


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I completely agree #loveit
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Juan Tavera 4yr
I agree, hackers usually do it for money.
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Liam Hardigan 4yr
Whats scarier is that Linux Build Kali is basically a custom software which you can make yourself
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Carter Boroski 4yr
Great examples on some of the advantages of knowing how to hack, have a nice day good sir!
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Anitha Joseph 4yr
The note of the wealthy 16 year old helped show the benefits of hacking and provide a nice statement to juxtapose.
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Ethan Hamilton 4yr
I like the way you describe the way hackers hack and the disadvantages and advantages of hacking.
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Computer hacking refers to the practice of modifying computer software to accomplish a goal that is not part of the creators objective, businesses that are hacked often use tech as a major part of the company. advantages of hacking is having large amount of information and access to money, a huge disadvantage is that if you get caught you can spend many years in jail. 
Some ways to hack is by back dooring and a Trojan horse. a back door is a secret pathway a hacker uses to gain entry into a computer system, a Trojan horse is a seemingly helpful that tricks the user into opening it, they than deliver an unexpected attack on the users computer. they also do things such as:
1. steal secrets.
2. obtain hackers
3. get credit card information
4 create so much traffic that the site has to shut down.
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Juan Tavera 4yr
The trojan horse is a common practice that hackers do.
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Cyptokey is what he hackers use
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Computer hacking is unauthorized users who break into computer systems in order to steal, change or destroy information. People usually hack for personal gratification. Others may feel that they need to prove something to their peers or friends, and hack something only for the challenge. Others also do it for passwords or a reward. But, if they get caught, depending on how bad it is, you can face up to 20 years in prison. Large businesses that host hundreds of requests every day is the main target for hackers. To hack, first you learn a programming language, next you secure your computer, third you download a hacking software. After that, you test the hacking software, then determine the Victim's OS and find Unprotected pathways, and sixth crack the password using a proxy. Seventh, you should get administrative privileges on victim's computers and lastly, create a backdoor and cover your tracks.    
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Hacking is the modifying of computer software and hardware to gain information or money with the use of malware. People usually hack because of the challenge of it, to prove themselves, or personal gain. Some disadvantages of hacking are getting hacked by another hacker, having money stolen or other personal information, and for hacking and stealing info and money people can be imprisoned.
An advantage is that hackers can gain money and information.
Smaller businesses are usually a target for hackers. That does not mean that bigger companies such as Microsoft and Playstation can be hacked as well. Some famous groups of hackers were Anonymous and Lizard Squad.
Lizard Squad was behind the hacking of Xbox and Playstation which leaked 2.8 million players personal information. Even though Lizard Squad hacked a very large company they were eventually
caught.

1.) Learn a programming a language.
2.) Make a code than get into another computer.
3.) Get into the person's computer by using the 
wi-fi.
4.) Run the program that can get the password for the computer.


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Hacking is the practice of modifying or altering computer software and hardware in order to achieve a goal outside of the creator's original objective. Hackers hack for personal information for their own benefit, usually for money, for the challenge, or for fun. 

Some advantages of hacking are gaining financial wealth, gaining fame or notoriety, and accessing government information to spread secrets. A big disadvantage of hacking is the chance of getting arrested. Large companies and big banks are the most heavily targeted because they contain a lot of personal information that can lead to financial gain. Small businesses are also targeted because they usually do not have a secure security system.

1. Learn how to code and program efficiently.
2. Find the safest tool to use to hack that does not contain a virus. Ex: Wireshark or Nmap
3. Disguise the IP with a VPN to hide your location.
4. Bypass the encrypted security.
5. Gain information that might be of value.
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Most hackers would rather not gain fame. If they could, they'd rather not come out and say their name, as they would get arrested shortly after.
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Ernesto Coronel-Zegarra 4yr
Nice!
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Ethan Hamilton 4yr
Hacking does require to knowledge of coding and being efficient.
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          Computer Hacking is hacking into a computer or a series of computers, usually for information or money purposes. People usually hack because they could get ransom money. The only downside is getting arrested for hacking into someone's private website.
          Large businesses that host hundreds of requests a day, are main targets of hackers, as those businesses receive the most attention. Hackers find loopholes in one system, and use that loophole to get to another system; after a while, it just gets to be a chain of events. That is only for major businesses. For lesser known people, there's applications you download online that are hidden as regular applications that will gain admin powers to your computer and achieve the goal itself.
Hacking:
1. Learn a programming language.
2. Write a code to get into someone's computer.
3. Test it.
4. Make your terms known within the file.  (Ransom, information)
5. Disguise the file as something the common people would NEED.
6. Get a VPN so the IP found by the FBI won't be found (VPNs don't make you invincible, but just more hidden than before).
7. Send it off to someone you would like to hack.
8. Hope they open the file.
9. Get a new VPN, just in case you're found.
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love the definition.
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Learning a programming language is very important, in all the sights I went to and looked at the first step in learning how to hack was to learn the language.
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     Computer hacking defines "The modifying of computer software to accomplish a goal that is considered to be outside of the creator's original objective." This often involves manipulating the software and security of the existing computer system. The people who engage in this activity are called "hackers". Hackers often target companies that have a high social outreach and monetary values. This involves technology companies, news outlets, and banks. Hacking groups such as Anonymous  often hack social media and news outlets that allow their message to be spread. Hacking often allows the hacker to experience monetary gains, but it overall illegally recognized. 

     Hackers have a variety of steps they use to hack. These include the following steps: 
1. Assess the situation before taking action.
     This can be done through phishing emails. 
     Hackers also take this time to learn various 
     programming languages and join various 
     hacking groups.
2. Identify a weak point in the victim's computer software. 
3. Access the weak point and use other tools to steal credentials in order to surpass security measures.
4. Steal information with the access given.
5. Work to sustain this access, by installing more  malicious programs like root kits that allow hackers to return as frequently as they want.
6. Optionally, you can attack the computer through hacking. This is when the hackers might alter the functionality of the victim’s hardware, or disable the hardware entirely.
     "The Stuxnet attack on Iran’s critical 
     infrastructure is a classic example. During the 
     assault phase, the attack ceases to be stealth. 
     However, the attackers have already effectively 
     taken control of the environment, so it’s 
     generally too late for the breached 
     organization to defend itself."
7. Next, hackers usually cover their tracks, but this is not universally the case – especially if the hackers want to leave a “calling card” behind to boast about their exploits. 
     "The purpose of trail obfuscation is to confuse, 
     disorientate and divert the forensic 
     examination process. Trail obfuscation covers 
     a variety of techniques and tools including log 
     cleaners, spoofing, misinformation, backbone 
     hopping, zombied accounts, trojan commands 
     and more."
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Very well written good job
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Wow, very good research!
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Computer hacking is the term used to describe the activities practiced by individuals, organizations, and nations in order to gain unauthorized access to computer and technology dependent systems. These activities may involve the modification or altercation of system's software and hardware to perform activities neither purposed by the creator nor in line with the creator's original intentions.  

Hackers frequently decide to hack secured systems  for the same reason mountain climbers feel an irresistible urge to climb Mount Everest: because it’s there. There are also bragging rights associated with accomplishments like hacking very secure data sets. Some hackers take the thrill of the chase one step further into vigilantism. They compromise the websites and databases of large organizations for the purposes of identifying security risks, holes or flaws. Most of the time criminal hackers act for financial gain, either individually or in coordinated groups. The businesses that are frequently targeted are banks, small businesses, and big companies like Sony and Microsoft. 

Steps to Hack: 
1) Learning a programming language. 
2) Know your target 
3)Crack in a network's security

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Computer hacking is the practice of changing the computer software. People hack because they want to gain something from someone. Sometimes people just hack to prove themselves to other people. 

The advantage of hacking is that it is very easy to make money from stealing from bank accounts. Hackers also do it for the recognition. Sometimes in the n ews you might see a troll face or any other  symbol that represents the hacker. The disadvantage of hacking is that it is very risky for the person hacking, no hacker wants to get arrested. 
 
All types of businesses are hacked. It depends on the hacker, if the hacker is really good at what they do they would probably hack bigger businesses that have more money that they could steal or information that they could leak. If the hacker doesn't have that much experience with hacking then they will probably target smaller businesses.

The steps ate hacking are:

1.  Know your target.
2. Secure your machine
3. Test the target
4. Determine the operating system 
5. Find a path or port in.
6. Crack the password.
7. Cover your tracks
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I don't think that hackers would want people to know who they are.
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You are right! No hacker wants to be arrested!!
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I like how you brought up how people sometimes hack just for fun.
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Hacking is defined as the practice of altering computer software in order to steal information, modify information, or get access to certain information. Hackers usually do it for money, respect, or personal gratification. Any company has the possibility of being hacked but usually companies that involve credit cards like amazon, are prone to hacking. Companies that have other people's private information such as google, and Facebook are also prone to hacking. Banks are another common practice that get hacked because everyone's banking information is accessible. Hackers use an unprotected pathway to receive access to network or they can send out viruses to gain access. They have to learn a programing Language. They need to secure your computer. Download and test a hacking software. They then find unprotected pathways and create a password using a Proxy. Then they have to create a backdoor and cover their tracks.

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Computer hacking is when a 3rd party source takes over a computer either through ransomeware or other form of hacking. The advantages to hacking is for power and money. You can get money because they can hold on to your information and if you don't pay the money they wont give you the money. how to hack is very simple.
1. You can use a program called cyptokey and you download and then you disuse it as a weather helper.
2. When you disguise it as a weather helper people will download it and think its a weather help when its acutely a virus then once the virus is in the computer the ransomeware holds the files hostage till you pay your money through bitcoin.

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Computer Hacking is when an individual changes the software and hardware to achieve their initial goal. The main three reasons people hack are to have fun, steal, and disrupt. Hacking for fun: sometimes people just hack for personal gratification or sometimes they feel like they need to prove something to their friends. Hacking to steal: This category falls into the most used, they do this to steal money or info. Hacking to disrupt: people to this in order to prove a statement and cause chaos. Some advantages for hacking may be: fighting against terrorism and national security breaches, you can prevent a security breach. Some disadvantages of hacking are: it is illegal and it might end you up in jail, it creates viruses to destroy other peoples things, etc.

The businesses that are mostly hacked are banks (for the money) and large companies, sometimes smaller companies or even a specific person's computer are also targeted. The people hack is:
1. learn how to code and how to understand html
2. learn how to solve problems and learn how to write open-source software
3. Download and test hacking software
4. find a a hole on the system you are trying to hack
5. get into the system and and get administrative privileges and your victim's
6. create a backdoor to remain undetected

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Computer hacking refers to the practice of modifying or altering computer software and hardware to achieve an alternate goal of what is intended to be the creator's original objective.
While hacking poses benefits to hackers, it's illegal and further puts people online at risk. Businesses like banks and big corporations are mostly targeted for their money. Hackers find vulnerabilities such as weak passwords and firewalls to gain access to systems. 0By attacking business networks, hackers are accessing company secrets and confidential strategies and creating huge losses for the overall economy

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Computer hacking is the practice of modifying or altering computer software with a goal that is considered to be outside of the creators objectives. Most of these hackers target large companies and businesses. The advantages of hacking include  being very familiar with many programs. There are some hackers who hack other peoples websites and pages to see how secure they are. Some disadvantages include that hacking is completely illegal.
-Learn the the many different languages of Code and programming
-Use Linux
-Use plug in or scan devices to gain more information

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Computer hacking refers to the practice of modifying or altering computer software and hardware to accomplish a goal that is considered to be outside of the creator's original objective. As with any crime, the factors that motivate highly skilled hackers range from personal gain to idealism to political machinations. Modern cybersecurity degrees look at these motivations so that students can deepen their understanding of where and when cyber attacks may strike.

Step 1. People need to know how computers work, for example how binary affects transistors.
Step 2. Programming, one would have to learn a programming language such as C#, Python, Javascript.
3. Secure your Computer
4. Download a Hacking Software
5. Test the Hacking Software
6. Determine the Victim's OS and find Unprotected Pathways
7. Crack the Password using a Proxy
8. Get Administrative Privileges on your Victim's Computer
9. Create a Backdoor and Cover your Tracks

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hacking is the practice of modifying or altering computer software and hardware. People hack to accomplish a goal that is considered to be outside of the creator's original objective. Some advantages of hacking would be getting money from hacking or receiving information from hacking. Some disadvantages of hacking would be the fact that is illegal and if you get caught, you will go to jail. A hacker will hack so that it benefits them, so most likely they will hack businesses with a lot of money.

Steps to hack

1. Information gathering

2. Determining the network range

3. Identifying active machines

4. Finding open ports and access points

5. OS fingerprinting

6. Fingerprinting services

7. Mapping the network

8. Gain information to victims computer

9. Cover tracks

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Computer hacking is the modifying or altering of computer software and/or hardware to achieve a goal that is outside of the creator's original objective. Those who computer hack usually want to gain money, respect, or mess with a person. Smaller businesses are typically targeted, although, as shown by the Playstation hackings in 2011 and 2015, larger businesses bent on technologies are also be targeted.
Hackers use an unprotected "backdoor" pathway to gain access into one's network, or they can inject a person's system using a Trojan or virus.
How to Hack:
1. Learn a Programming Language
2. Secure your Computer
3. Download a Hacking Software
4. Test the Hacking Software
5. Determine the Victim's OS and find Unprotected Pathways
6. Crack the Password using a Proxy
7. Get Administrative Privileges on your Victim's Computer
8. Create a Backdoor and Cover your Tracks

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A hacker may be defined as any person who enjoys exploring the intricacies of programmable systems and how to stretch their capabilities. This definition is held in contrast to a generic computer user, who prefers to access a computer’s minimal functions. One who programs or who enjoys programming, as opposed to those individuals who simply theorize about programming.

Some hackers make attempts on computers, servers or network systems just for the personal gratification. Others may feel that they need to prove something to their peers or friends, and hack something only for the challenge. Another reason to hack a system is to steal information or money. A large portion of hacking attempts fall into this category. Banks and large companies are common targets for hacking jobs, but sometimes smaller companies or even a specific person's computer are targeted, as well.There are also some hackers, including hacking groups; that target a company to disrupt business, create chaos and just be a nuisance. These groups often be trying to make a statement with their hacking, demonstrate security inadequacies, or to show general disapproval for the business itself. Examples of hacking groups that made headlines are Anonymous and LulzSec.

Business that make a lot of money are the most common companies to get targeted. Government agencies also get targeted a lot so people can access government files. Schools also get targeted by students as these students think they are "easy" targets.

1. Learn different programming languages, skills, job opportunities and joining hacking and cybersecurity community groups to learn new ways to hack.
2. Learn which tool is best to use. Ex. Linux Build Kali
3. Use plug in or scanning devices to gain information. Ex. A scanning device with open wifi in a public place.

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Computer hacking is accessing any website, account, or program that was not intended to be accessed in addition to modifying or altering a computer and its program. Hackers are most interested in personal information, so companies such as Amazon, Sony, or Microsoft that have stored personal information of their customers are at risk. They also target banks to steal money. The hackers Then sell this information to third parties or use it to make purchases or take over bank accounts.

The advantage of hacking is it can be a quick and easy way to make money. One of the wealthiest people in the world is an online computer hacker around the age of 16. The disadvantages are that there are extreme consequences if caught. The hacker can scan a credit card, gain access to a device through a shared wifi, or steal a user name or password.

1. Learn different programming languages, skills, job opportunities and joining hacking and cybersecurity community groups to learn new ways to hack.
2. Learn which tool is best to use. Ex. Linux Build Kali
3. Use plug in or scanning devices to gain information. Ex. A scanning device with open wifi in a public place.

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Computer hacking refers to the practice of modifying computer software to accomplish a goal that is not part of the creators objective, businesses that are hacked often use tech as a major part of the company. advantages of hacking is having large amount of information and access to money, a huge disadvantage is that if you get caught you can spend many years in jail.
Some ways to hack is by back dooring and a Trojan horse. a back door is a secret pathway a hacker uses to gain entry into a computer system, a Trojan horse is a seemingly helpful that tricks the user into opening it, they than deliver an unexpected attack on the users computer. they also do things such as:
1. steal secrets.
2. obtain hackers
3. get credit card information
4 create so much traffic that the site has to shut down.

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Computer hacking is unauthorized users who break into computer systems in order to steal, change or destroy information. People usually hack for personal gratification. Others may feel that they need to prove something to their peers or friends, and hack something only for the challenge. Others also do it for passwords or a reward. But, if they get caught, depending on how bad it is, you can face up to 20 years in prison. Large businesses that host hundreds of requests every day is the main target for hackers. To hack, first you learn a programming language, next you secure your computer, third you download a hacking software. After that, you test the hacking software, then determine the Victim's OS and find Unprotected pathways, and sixth crack the password using a proxy. Seventh, you should get administrative privileges on victim's computers and lastly, create a backdoor and cover your tracks.

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Hacking is the modifying of computer software and hardware to gain information or money with the use of malware. People usually hack because of the challenge of it, to prove themselves, or personal gain. Some disadvantages of hacking are getting hacked by another hacker, having money stolen or other personal information, and for hacking and stealing info and money people can be imprisoned.
An advantage is that hackers can gain money and information.
Smaller businesses are usually a target for hackers. That does not mean that bigger companies such as Microsoft and Playstation can be hacked as well. Some famous groups of hackers were Anonymous and Lizard Squad.
Lizard Squad was behind the hacking of Xbox and Playstation which leaked 2.8 million players personal information. Even though Lizard Squad hacked a very large company they were eventually
caught.

1.) Learn a programming a language.
2.) Make a code than get into another computer.
3.) Get into the person's computer by using the
wi-fi.
4.) Run the program that can get the password for the computer.

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Hacking is the practice of modifying or altering computer software and hardware in order to achieve a goal outside of the creator's original objective. Hackers hack for personal information for their own benefit, usually for money, for the challenge, or for fun.

Some advantages of hacking are gaining financial wealth, gaining fame or notoriety, and accessing government information to spread secrets. A big disadvantage of hacking is the chance of getting arrested. Large companies and big banks are the most heavily targeted because they contain a lot of personal information that can lead to financial gain. Small businesses are also targeted because they usually do not have a secure security system.

1. Learn how to code and program efficiently.
2. Find the safest tool to use to hack that does not contain a virus. Ex: Wireshark or Nmap
3. Disguise the IP with a VPN to hide your location.
4. Bypass the encrypted security.
5. Gain information that might be of value.

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Computer Hacking is hacking into a computer or a series of computers, usually for information or money purposes. People usually hack because they could get ransom money. The only downside is getting arrested for hacking into someone's private website.
Large businesses that host hundreds of requests a day, are main targets of hackers, as those businesses receive the most attention. Hackers find loopholes in one system, and use that loophole to get to another system; after a while, it just gets to be a chain of events. That is only for major businesses. For lesser known people, there's applications you download online that are hidden as regular applications that will gain admin powers to your computer and achieve the goal itself.
Hacking:
1. Learn a programming language.
2. Write a code to get into someone's computer.
3. Test it.
4. Make your terms known within the file.  (Ransom, information)
5. Disguise the file as something the common people would NEED.
6. Get a VPN so the IP found by the FBI won't be found (VPNs don't make you invincible, but just more hidden than before).
7. Send it off to someone you would like to hack.
8. Hope they open the file.
9. Get a new VPN, just in case you're found.

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Computer hacking defines "The modifying of computer software to accomplish a goal that is considered to be outside of the creator's original objective." This often involves manipulating the software and security of the existing computer system. The people who engage in this activity are called "hackers". Hackers often target companies that have a high social outreach and monetary values. This involves technology companies, news outlets, and banks. Hacking groups such as Anonymous  often hack social media and news outlets that allow their message to be spread. Hacking often allows the hacker to experience monetary gains, but it overall illegally recognized.

Hackers have a variety of steps they use to hack. These include the following steps:
1. Assess the situation before taking action.
This can be done through phishing emails.
Hackers also take this time to learn various
programming languages and join various
hacking groups.
2. Identify a weak point in the victim's computer software.
3. Access the weak point and use other tools to steal credentials in order to surpass security measures.
4. Steal information with the access given.
5. Work to sustain this access, by installing more  malicious programs like root kits that allow hackers to return as frequently as they want.
6. Optionally, you can attack the computer through hacking. This is when the hackers might alter the functionality of the victim’s hardware, or disable the hardware entirely.
"The Stuxnet attack on Iran’s critical
infrastructure is a classic example. During the
assault phase, the attack ceases to be stealth.
However, the attackers have already effectively
taken control of the environment, so it’s
generally too late for the breached
organization to defend itself."
7. Next, hackers usually cover their tracks, but this is not universally the case – especially if the hackers want to leave a “calling card” behind to boast about their exploits.
"The purpose of trail obfuscation is to confuse,
disorientate and divert the forensic
examination process. Trail obfuscation covers
a variety of techniques and tools including log
cleaners, spoofing, misinformation, backbone
hopping, zombied accounts, trojan commands
and more."

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Computer hacking is the term used to describe the activities practiced by individuals, organizations, and nations in order to gain unauthorized access to computer and technology dependent systems. These activities may involve the modification or altercation of system's software and hardware to perform activities neither purposed by the creator nor in line with the creator's original intentions.

Hackers frequently decide to hack secured systems  for the same reason mountain climbers feel an irresistible urge to climb Mount Everest: because it’s there. There are also bragging rights associated with accomplishments like hacking very secure data sets. Some hackers take the thrill of the chase one step further into vigilantism. They compromise the websites and databases of large organizations for the purposes of identifying security risks, holes or flaws. Most of the time criminal hackers act for financial gain, either individually or in coordinated groups. The businesses that are frequently targeted are banks, small businesses, and big companies like Sony and Microsoft.

Steps to Hack:
1) Learning a programming language.
2) Know your target
3)Crack in a network's security

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Computer hacking is the practice of changing the computer software. People hack because they want to gain something from someone. Sometimes people just hack to prove themselves to other people.

The advantage of hacking is that it is very easy to make money from stealing from bank accounts. Hackers also do it for the recognition. Sometimes in the n ews you might see a troll face or any other  symbol that represents the hacker. The disadvantage of hacking is that it is very risky for the person hacking, no hacker wants to get arrested.

All types of businesses are hacked. It depends on the hacker, if the hacker is really good at what they do they would probably hack bigger businesses that have more money that they could steal or information that they could leak. If the hacker doesn't have that much experience with hacking then they will probably target smaller businesses.

The steps ate hacking are:

1.  Know your target.
2. Secure your machine
3. Test the target
4. Determine the operating system
5. Find a path or port in.
6. Crack the password.
7. Cover your tracks