| Computer hacking incorporates some degree of | | | | someone else, with determination to gain unauthorized |
| violation on the privacy of others, invading the network | | | | access to information property. It meant to be an illegal |
| security, and thus causing damage to confidential files, | | | | use of someone else's identity for personal use. |
| web page or software. It may also include | | | | 4. With the advancement in technology, several |
| downloading or alteration of files through unauthorized | | | | key-logging software have been evolved which are |
| access. | | | | capable of tracking and recording key stroke by the |
| Computer hacking is the practice of altering computer | | | | user, causing stealing of passwords and account |
| hardware and software, in order to cause damage to | | | | details. Another ill effect of computer hacking is the |
| important data on a computer or to simply steal secret | | | | refusal of service attack. This refers to the DOS |
| information. Computer hackers often aim at home and | | | | attack, which makes computer resources inaccessible |
| office computers that are connected to the Internet. | | | | to authorized users. Often, websites fall prey to denial |
| The Internet makes PC vulnerable to attacks from | | | | of service attack which causes unavailability of them |
| hackers from across the globe. | | | | for longer period of time. |
| Effects of computer hacking | | | | 5. Computer hacking can also cause theft of significant |
| 1. Computer hacking is the break of computer security. | | | | business information. This can disclose email |
| It exposes the sensitive data of the user and risks | | | | addresses to hackers which could be used by them to |
| user privacy. These activities disclose the secret user | | | | use it for spamming and destroying email privacy. |
| information such as personal details, social security | | | | 6. If the information related to national security, |
| numbers, credit card numbers, bank account data, etc. | | | | confidential government data, information related to |
| This can lead to illegitimate use and modification of | | | | national defence and security, if exposed by mean of |
| users’ information. | | | | hacking can lead to severe consequences. |
| 2. Modification of important data with intent to achieve | | | | 7. Hacking can be used to convert computer into |
| personal gain is another effect of computer hacking. | | | | zombies. Zombie computers are used by the hackers |
| This can lead to the loss of all the data stored in the | | | | for fraudulent activities. |
| computer. The modification of sensitive data is a worst | | | | Most of the hackers are less noble and use their skills |
| effect of hacking. | | | | to steal personal information. But this type of computer |
| 3. Another significant consequence of hacking is | | | | hacking can sent them to a federal prison for up to 20 |
| identity theft. This fraud involves pretention to be | | | | years. |