Who Do We Call A Hacker?!

Who do we call Hackers & Crackers?, Hacking is an unauthorized use of computer and network resources. (The term "hacker" originally meant a very gifted programmer. In recent years though, with easier access to multiple systems, it now has negative implications.); Computer Hackers have been around for so many years and ever since the Internet was introduced.

In a world of Black and White, it is very easy to describe a typical Hacker. A general outline of a typical Hacker is an Antisocial, and easy going person. But the Digital world has many types of Hackers

 

HACKERS?

Hackers are human like the rest of us with little or no difference with unique knowledge, The best concept of Hackers is that all Hackers aren't equal. Each Hacker has Motives, Methods and Skills. But some general characteristics can help you understand them. Not all Hackers are Antisocial, Or easy going as you think.  Regardless, Hackers are curious about researching and learning new things, Brave to take steps and they are often very Sharp Minded.

Hacker is a word that has two meanings:

1. Traditionally, a Hacker is someone who likes to play with Software or Electronic Systems. Hackers enjoy Exploring and Learning how Computer systems operate. They love discovering new ways to work electronically.

2. Recently, Hacker has taken on a new meaning — someone who maliciously breaks into systems for personal gain. Technically, these criminals are Crackers as Criminal Hackers. Crackers break into systems with malicious intentions.

Hacker Vs. Cracker

What Is the Difference Between a Hacker and a Cracker?
Many journals have been written focusing on the difference between Hackers and Crackers, which attempt to correct public misconceptions about hacking. For many years, media has applied the word Hacker when it really means Cracker. So the public now believe that a Hacker is someone who breaks into computer systems and steal confidential data. This is very untrue and is an insult to some of our most talented Hackers.

HACKER

A Hacker is a person who is interested in the working of any computer operating system. Usually, Hackers are programmers. Hackers obtain advanced knowledge of operating systems and programming languages.
They may know various security holes within systems and the reasons for such holes. Hackers constantly seek further knowledge, share what they have discovered, and they never have intentions about damaging or stealing data.

 

CRACKER

A Cracker is a person who breaks into other people systems, with malicious intentions. Crackers gain unauthorized access, destroy important data, stop services provided by the server, or basically cause problems for their targets. Crackers can easily be identified because their actions are malicious.

Whatever the case, most people give Hacker a negative outline. Many malicious Hackers are electronic thieves. Just like anyone can become a thief, or a robber, anyone can become a Hacker, regardless of age, gender, or religion. Technical skills of Hackers varies from one to another. Some Hackers barely know how to surf the Internet, whereas others write software that other Hackers depend upon.

So Which category do you fall to and I hope you have good intentions because i already know mine. If you really enjoyed the post, Please take a minute to share many people can become aware and know the difference. Thanks as you do so