Hacking is utilizing information or techniques to gain access to confidential systems or networks through bypassing security. Hackers are not always synonymous with sophisticated computer users however. Sometimes the hacking is done by a person privy to confidential information that may be used to defraud security. Traditional hacking is done many times by someone with computer knowledge looking to fraudulently access a system for personal gain or pleasure and often leads to data breach. Common hacking phrases are malware, phishing and pharming.
Related Terms:
- Man-in-the-Middle Attacks (MITM)
- Phishing Attacks
- Malware
- Cloud Computing Services
- Two Factor Authentication – Dual Factor Authentication (2FA)
