Essay Archive - What Really is a Hacker?
What Really is a Hacker?
There is a common misconception among the general public about what
constitutes a hacker and what hacking is. Hacking is defined as "gaining
illegal entry into a computer system, with the intent to alter, steal, or
destroy data." The validity of this definition is still being debated, but most
individuals would describe hacking as gaining access to information which should
be free to all. Hackers generally follow some basic principles, and hold these
principles as the "ethical code." There are also a few basic "Hacker rul....
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