Types of hacking
Types of hacking
we can classify hacking into different categories, based on what is being hacked. Here is a set of example
- website Hacking – Hacking a website means taking unauthorized control over a web server and its associated software such as database and other interfaces
Network Hacking – Hacking a network means gathering information about a network by using tools like telnet, NS lookup, ping, Tracert, Netstat, etc. with the intent to harm the network system and hamper its operation.
- Email Hacking – It includes getting unauthorized access on an Email account and using it without taking the consent of its owner.
- Ethical Hacking – Ethical hacking involves finding weaknesses in a computer or network system for testing purpose and finally getting them fixed.
- Password Hacking – This is the process of recovering secret passwords from data that has been stored in or transmitted by a computer system.
- Computer Hacking – This is the process of stealing computer ID and password by applying hacking methods and getting unauthorized access to a computer system.
Advantages of hacking
Hacking is quite useful in the following scenarios-
- To recover lost information, especially in case you lost your password.
- To perform penetration testing to strengthen computer and network security.
- To put adequate preventative measures in place to prevent security breaches.
- To have a computer system that prevent malicious hackers from gaining access.
Disadvantages of Hacking
- Hacking is quite dangerous if it is done with harmful intent. it can cause –
- Massive security breach.
- Unauthorized system access on private information.
- privacy violation.
- Hampering system operation.
- Denial of service attacks.
- Malicious attack on the system.
Purpose of Hacking
- Just for fun
- Show off
- Steal important information
- Damaging the system
- Hampering privacy
- Money extortion
- System security testing
- To break policy compliance.
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