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  Hello people . .  I'm back with a new post about ' HACKING '.
  I Hope after going through this post you will completely     
 understand  the basic terms of Hacking and i'll keep this short and  simple so that you will easily understand.
   

So, lets start with WHAT IS  HACKING ?


     Hacking is  gaining of access to a computer for viewing, copying, or creating data(leaving a trace) without any intention of damaging data or maliciously harming the computer. 
    The above Hacking definition represents the Good Guys - most of the time for they are the ones who search for these exploits to prevent crackers.
  
Now you may ask who is a Cracker? and what is Cracking?

Cracker - Person who gains unauthorized access to a computer with the intention of causing damage. 

Cracking - Method by which a person who gains unauthorized access to a computer with the intention of causing damage.
  
 We all know that there are some classifications in hacker's .These classification is done based upon the intention of their actions.Now lets see who are they !

1.Ethical Hacker or White hat Hacker : 
          A hacker who gains access to systems with a view to fix the identified weaknesses. They may also perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.This kinda Hackers are much ethical and you know something? there are certified ethical Hackers too.Penetration tests are done by organizations that hire certified ethical hackers to penetrate networks and computer systems with the purpose of finding and fixing security vulnerabilities.

2.Cracker or Black hat Hacker : 
          A hacker who gains unauthorized access to computer systems for personal gain. The intent is usually to steal corporate data, violate privacy rights, transfer funds from bank accounts etc.So Black hat Hacking and Cracking are illegal in this planet.

3.Grey hat :
           A hacker who is in between ethical and black hat hackers. He/she breaks into computer systems without authority with a view to identify weaknesses and reveal them to the system owner. Aaho . . .then a grey hat hacker is a neutral one maybe positive or negative.



After knowing all these things we should also know what is Cyber-Crime ?
 
Cyber-Crime  in simple words it is Crime online (via Internet) : Using the computers and networks to perform illegal activities such as spreading computer viruses, online bullying, performing unauthorized electronic fund transfers etc.  Most cybercrimes are committed through the internet. Some cybercrimes can also be carried out using mobile phones via SMS and online chatting applications.There are many rules and Laws against cybercrimes in all the countries.

Why ethical hacking is good ?

• Information is one of the most valuable assets of an organization. Keeping information secure can protect an organization’s image and save an organization a lot of its  money.
• Hacking can lead to loss of business for organizations that deal in finance such as PayPal. Ethical hacking puts them a step ahead of the cyber criminals who would otherwise lead to loss of business.

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Now lets know how to create a safe and secured password which is Hack-Proof.

 1.You should choose a password which is hard to guess or Hack -    so don't use Phone numbers,Birth dates,family names etc.

 2.Don't share your passwords with any one - even with your best   friend or a family member.

 3.Your Password should not be short - It should be more than 8    characters.

 4.Use at least one lowercase letter and and one uppercase          letter - eg: TechNewsUpdate_016.

 5.Make sure that you also use spaces in your password. 

 6.You can generate almost similar but a bit different passwords    if you maintain more accounts.

 7.And finally, write down your password and keep it in a safe      place.
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*Top 5 Most dangerous Hackers of All Time

   This is the Interesting part  of the article . . How many of you      
   know these names :

                     1.KEVIN MITNICK

                          AKA : The Mitnick

                2. MATTHEW BEVAN & RICHARD PRICE

                           AKA : Kuji & DataStream Cowboy

                3. ANONYMOUS – Hacktivist Group

                4. UNKNOWN NAME

                            AKA : ASTRA

               5. GARY MCKINNON

                            AKA : SOLO

   Watch out the video for more info about this Most-Wanted        Hacker Criminals. 

              

                                                                                                                          -sandeepsimeon