HACKING
HACKING Hacking is the term used to describe acts aimed at compromising digital devices such as computers, cellphones, tablets, and even entire networks. While hacking isn't necessarily for harmful objectives, most references to hacking, and hackers, currently describe it as illegal cybercriminal activity motivated by monetary gain, protest, information gathering (spying), or even just for the "joy" of the challenge. WHO ARE HACKERS: Hacking is usually a technological endeavour (like creating malvertising that deposits malware in a drive-by attack requiring no user interaction). However, hackers can utilise psychology to persuade a user to open a harmful attachment or provide sensitive information. "Social engineering" is the t...