The Computer Revolution/Cyber Villains

Hacker- 1. A hacker is someone who creates and modifies computer software and computer hardware, including computer programming, administration, and security-related items. 2. People who gain unauthorized access to computers or networks, often just for the challenge of it.

3. Thrill-seeker hacker: hackers who illegally access computer systems for the challenge of it. 4. White-hat hacker: Professionals who break into computer systems and networks with the knowledge of their owners to expose security flaws that can then be fixed.

Crackers- Malicious hackers, who break into computers for malicious purposes. 4 types of Crackers

1. Script Kiddies: mostly teenagers without much technical expertise who use downloadable software to preform malicious break-ins.
2. Hacktivists: people who break into a computer system for a politically or socially motivated purpose
3. Black-hat hacker: those who break into computer systems to steal or destroy information or to use it for illegal profit.
4. Cyberterrorists: Politically motivated person who attacks computer systems so as to bring physical or financial harm to a lot of people or destroy a lot of information.