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What is hacking?
What is hacking?
Having unauthorized access to somebody's files or accounts.
What is a hacker?
What is a hacker?
Somebody who alters, takes or accesses somebody's private information with authorized access.
Is hacking always illegal?
Is hacking always illegal?
False (B)
What is phishing?
What is phishing?
How many different types of hackers are there?
How many different types of hackers are there?
What is the computer misuse act?
What is the computer misuse act?
What is plagiarism?
What is plagiarism?
What does the copyright law do?
What does the copyright law do?
What is the Trojan Horse?
What is the Trojan Horse?
What is Malware?
What is Malware?
What is malware short for?
What is malware short for?
Is there software that can detect plagiarism?
Is there software that can detect plagiarism?
What is music theft or 'piracy'?
What is music theft or 'piracy'?
What is a type 1 hacker?
What is a type 1 hacker?
What is a type 2 hacker?
What is a type 2 hacker?
How long does copyright last?
How long does copyright last?
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Study Notes
Hacking Overview
- Hacking involves unauthorized access to files or accounts.
- Hackers can alter or access private information, sometimes legally.
Legal Aspects
- Hacking is illegal if it involves theft or unauthorized access.
- The Computer Misuse Act protects users against intentional attacks and information theft.
Types of Hacking
- There are seven recognized types of hackers, classified by their methods and intentions.
- Type 1 hackers utilize code for malicious purposes like creating viruses.
- Type 2 hackers assist in removing viruses and testing security (PenTesting).
Cybersecurity Threats
- Phishing involves sending deceptive emails to extract personal information, including passwords and credit card details.
- Malware, short for malicious software, is a program that infiltrates computers or networks, including Trojan Horses which disguise harmful intent.
Intellectual Property and Copyright
- Plagiarism is the act of stealing or copying someone else's ideas or content.
- Copyright law safeguards original works of authorship, lasting for the author's life plus an additional 70 years.
Academic Integrity
- Plagiarism detection software is commonly employed in educational institutions to maintain integrity.
Music Industry Protection
- Music theft or piracy refers to the unauthorized use of music, impacting those in the music industry.
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