Originally, the word "hacker" meant someone who likes to fiddle with hardware and software and is an expert in their advanced features. Now, according to popular usage, a "hacker" is someone who breaks into computer systems or telecommunications systems to cause damage, get free usage, steal money electronically or commit other crimes.
The original hackers call these sabotagers "crackers".
A phreak (= phone freak) is a cracker of telephone systems.
What can crackers do?
Anything! And you may even become a scapegoat for their illegal activities.
What can you do?
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To make it more difficult for crackers to break into your computer systems,
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Install a firewall, a piece of software that protects your computer network
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Do not install software that allows remote-control by another user.
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If you are just working off-line, pull off the network cable! |
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