Hacker
1. Hacking is a source of threat to security in computer. It is defined as unauthorized access to the computer system by a hacker.
2. Hackers are persons who learn about the computer systems in detail. They wrote program referred to as hacks. Hackers may use a modem or cable to hack the targeted computers.
3. Kevin Mitnick is the most notorious hacker ever caught. He had stolen millions of dollars worth of software and credit card information on the net. He used new identities and cleverly concealed his locations. He spent 5 years in jail for his hacking activity.
Theft
- Two types of computer theft:
a. Computer is used to steal money, goods, information and resources.
b. Actual stealing of computer, especially notebook and PDA. (This type of stealing causes loss of the expensive item and also the valuable information.)
- Three approaches to prevent theft
a) Prevent access by using locks, smart card application and password activation
b) Prevent portability of your computer by restricting all hardware from physically being moved to other places.
c) Detect and guard all exits and record any hardware (such as disk or CD) before being transported
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