What do hackers aim for?

What do hackers aim for?

What do hackers aim for?

Hacking refers to activities that seek to compromise digital devices, such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and even entire networks. Hackers are motivated by personal gain, to make a statement, or just because they can.

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Where did hackers start?
In the mid-1900s, the term hacking began at MIT and actually started with train sets, not computers. Students at the prestigious institution started altering train sets and these individuals became known as hackers.
2024-02-08 18:16:48


What do hackers go after?
Accessing your bank accounts, retirement accounts and other financial accounts. Filing fraudulent tax returns to get an income tax refund in your name. Using your health insurance to access medical care. Changing your billing address so you don't notice the fraud until it's too late.
2024-02-04 11:44:41


What do hackers gain?
Before, hacking was often about improving computers however the newer breed of hackers were primarily motivated by personal gain, including pirating software, creating viruses and breaking into systems to steal information.
2024-01-16 04:43:50


Should i aim for 9 hours of sleep?
Sleep needs can vary from person to person, but in general, experts recommend that healthy adults get an average of 7 to 9 hours per night of shuteye. If you regularly need more than 8 or 9 hours of sleep per night to feel rested, it might be a sign of an underlying problem, Polotsky says.
2023-05-22 18:04:05