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Hackers and Crackers, 2006.
This paper explores criminally motivating hacking, "cracking" and the methods used today.
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 15 sources, AU$ 233.95
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The paper examines the topic of criminally motivating hacking referred to by computer professionals as "cracking." The paper examines the current methods used, the degree of sophistication of malicious programs and the rising use of rootkit "bots" that literally hijack computers to do the cracker's bidding and are almost impossible to detect.
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"The days of the prodigal teenager computer- geek breaking into a presumably "well" protected network system as a prank has gone the way of the 5- inch floppy disk. Boasting rights in a virtual subterranean world of peers generally were behind such intrusions. Few if any "hackers" as they called themselves thought of the consequences of their acts: the disrupted services and systems downtime they may inadvertently have triggered. Most were simply immature, a few malicious. To be called a hacker back then was to be paid a compliment. It meant simply that you were a very good programmer (Palmer 2001, p. 769). It is the "black hat" variant of hacking--the criminal exploitation of one's programming skills that has become a worldwide menace and earned its practitioners the derogatory label "cracker.""
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Computer Crackers, 2004.
This paper explores the current trend of computer hacking and cracking.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 80.95
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This paper discusses the current trend of computer hacking and cracking. The paper explains the difference between a computer hacker and a computer cracker and offers modern day situations that involve computer cracking.
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"A computer hacker is a person interested in exploring a closed computer system. A cracker is a term coined by computer hackers to describe an individual that is intent on doing harm during his or her unlawful invasion of a closed computer system. Angela Gunn describes the differences between crackers and hackers this way: Hackers poke into systems to find out how they work. Crackers break into systems to raise hell."
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Hacking and Anti-Hackers, 2003.
This paper discusses tools, such as honeypots, to fight against hackers.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 80.95
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This paper examines the hacker community, why hacking is possible and the use of honeypots to identify and track hackers. The author points out the pros and cons of using honeypots. The paper uses only Internet sources.
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"We've been hacked is an information technology manager's nightmare. Hackers break into computer systems for fun, profit and simply to prove to themselves or to others that they can. They make use of other people's computing resources."
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Computer Hackers, 2000.
A discussion of definition, types, motivations, purposes, methods, examples, costs, infamous hackers, security measures, prevention and law enforcement and the future.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 18 sources, AU$ 197.95
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"As the technological revolution has transformed the world in recent decades, computers and computer networks have become ubiquitous throughout society. Not surprisingly, computer hackers have become almost as ubiquitous. Hackers range from the mischievous at one end to the truly dastardly at the other. Regardless of their motives, they pose a huge threat to the technological infrastructure that underpins the modern world. This paper will examine computer hackers, from their goals and personalities to the preventive measures adopted by business and governments to thwart them.
Who Are the Hackers?
Hackers generally fall into three groups. The first group hacks into computer networks just to prove they can do it. The mischievous ones often leave proof of their entry and then exit the..."
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Hackers and the Internet, 2002.
Discusses business, e-commerce and internet security in a world of viruses and hackers.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 155.95
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It is clear that Internet security is a primary issue in the world of e-business and e-commerce. This essay will explore several different security issues confronting e-business, assessing each in terms of its nature, its significance to e-business and the counter-measures that can be taken to address the issue. In general, it will be argued that to promote greater Internet security, e-business must address problems involving both technical and social engineering within its corporate structures.
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Hackers, Phreakers, Reverse Engineers and Social Engineers, 2006.
A look at the meanings and origins of computer terms typically used when discussing technical and computer-related crimes.
1,168 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 59.95
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This paper explains the meanings of the terms "hackers", "phreakers", "reverse engineers" and "social engineers" and takes a look at what they mean in terms of computer and technical crimes. The paper describes some of the techniques used by people committing these types of crimes and some of the methods companies are employing to combat the problem.
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"When most people think of "hackers" they think of nerdy, pimply-faced teenagers wasting time in their parent's basements-maybe trying to mess with their high school transcript or web site. However, the real world of computer hacking has grown far more complex and widespread. In fact, now the term "hacker" in itself is no longer sufficient to encompass all of the very different "types" of computer code criminals there are in the "underground world" of technology. Instead, we now have specialized terms in addition to "Hacker," like "Phreaker," Reverse Engineer," and "Social Engineer," to name a few. But what exactly does each of these do?"
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Computer Hackers, 1992.
Examines abuses, effects, goals, prevention and types of crimes.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 57.95
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"Computer Hackers
From $550 million to $2 billion is the range estimate analysts say computer crime and losses cost the business world at present. More specifically, computer crime is known as Hacking and those that perpetrate it, Hackers. At present, computer crime ranges from a sophisticated level able to breach high level government security computer systems to the more common 17 year old wealthy males who comprise the majority of the low-end Hacker crime group. This paper will discuss the types of equipment and special skills required to be a computer Hacker. In addition, the type of people most likely to become computer Hackers and the rewards they experience from doing so will also be analyzed. The ..."
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Two Nations: Black & White, Separate, Hostile, Equal ( Andrew Hacker ), 1996.
Critical review of work on Amer. society as individually, socially, historically & institutionally racist.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, AU$ 69.95
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"Andrew Hacker, in Two Nations: Black and White, Separate, Hostile, Unequal, paints a picture of a society dominated by the injustices of racism. The book is a far from hopeful portrait of the current racial situation in the United States. It is a work buttressed not only by great insight, but by pertinent and startling statistics revealing the direct and destructive effects of racism in the areas of "household income, family arrangements, child-support payments, criminal victimization, educational attainment, and fertility expectations" (233). In every instance, blacks are shown by Hacker to suffer greatly as a result of that racism.
Neither does the book offer much optimism with respect to the future of relationships between the races nor with respect to the maltreatment of blacks by overt and covert means in the..."
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Hacking Industry, 2002.
Examines the profile of computer hackers, the need for computer security, methods used by hackers and prevention and law enforcement options to this problem.
5,021 words (approx. 20.1 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 184.95
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This paper explains that as the technological revolution has transformed the world in recent decades, computers and computer networks have become ubiquitous throughout society. Not surprisingly, computer hackers have become almost as ubiquitous. It discusses how hackers range from the mischievous at one end to the truly dastardly at the other. Regardless of their motives, they pose a huge threat to the technological infrastructure that underpins the modern world. This paper examines computer hackers, from their goals and personalities to the preventive measures adopted by business and governments to thwart them.
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"Hackers generally fall into three groups. The first group hacks into computer networks just to prove they can do it. The mischievous ones often leave proof of their entry and then exit the network. The majority of hackers fall into this first group, and they are largely harmless. Indeed, they completely reject the actions of the second and third groups (Platt, 1996, p. 52). What would drive someone to tap into private computer networks just for fun? "Because it is there" would be the response of many hackers. For some, it is all a game, and at times they even help computer security experts. "Many expert hackers trespass on systems strictly for the challenge and will patch holes on the way out or notify system administrators about how they broke in" (Koerner, 1999, p. 49)."
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Computer Hacking, 2004.
This paper describes computer hackers, the crime of hacking, and laws to stop the damage it does.
3,315 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 137.95
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This paper explains that computer hackers are the criminals of today?s technological world whose actions range from the placing of pornographic pictures on a website to cracking a code that puts the security of millions of Americans at risk. The paper points out that, according to the FBI?s computer security report, 70% of computer crimes against organizations originate from the Internet, where hackers cover their tracks by ?looping and weaving? in and out of dozens of computer systems around the world, masquerading as legitimate users on the co-opted systems and creating problems for law enforcement. This paper stresses that the laws and penalties for computer crimes are not stringent enough, but the main problem with hackers is their lack of respect for other people?s property; therefore, they should be punished for the seriousness of their crimes.
Table of Contents
What Is a Hacker?
How ?Hacking? Got Started
Media
How They Get In
Attacks
Law Enforcement and Hackers
Attacking the Problem
Conclusion
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"The word hacker was first originated from the term ?hack writer? which refers to a writer that keeps ?hacking? away at the typewriter until he considers his piece complete. Later, in the 60s and 70s, the word hacker came to mean someone that was very committed to perfecting their computer software. But during the 80s, the term hacker came to know an even different meaning when it referred to non-computer activities but meant the ?manipulation of a complex system? instead."
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Hacking, 2005.
This paper discusses hackers and hacking.
4,140 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 208.95
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This paper describes hackers and hacking by examining their attitudes, ethics, techniques and motivations. The author explains the hacker counterculture and provides insight--much of it from hackers themselves--into why and how hackers do what they do.
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"Most people think of hackers as super-intelligent science geeks who illegally break into computers and steal information, Although this type of activity represents one small aspect of what some hackers actually do, it fails to convey the spirit and in ..."
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Computer Hacking, 2007.
This paper discusses how computer hackers gain entry to another's computer files.
1,882 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 88.95
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The paper defines "hackers" and describes the sophisticated techniques they now use to gain entry into the personal electronic databases and computers of others. The paper explains "back door" viruses and explores what everyday PC users can do to prevent hackers and the viruses they spawn from intruding upon one's life. The paper concludes that a commitment to frequently updating PC components and overall vigilance is often sufficient to overcome the cleverness of professional hackers.
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"To begin with, it is important to understand precisely who and what hackers are. For one thing, hackers are individuals who use their computer skills unlawfully (that is to say, without authorization) to enter the network files, computer networks and/or databases of other individuals, businesses or organizations ("Hacker" defin.2). The motivations which drive these individuals are, unsurprisingly, complex, but it appears as though many hackers intrinsically welcome the personal challenge involved in breaking down a computer or network's defenses (Voiskounsky & Smyslova, 2003). In that sense, a good many hackers may be defined as egotists who commit these acts simply because they can. On the other hand, hackers tend also to be (but by no means exclusively) emotionally immature individuals who engage in their nefarious activities out of a desire to either rebel against society or out of a desire to participate in a form of thrill-seeking."
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Information Exploitation, 2007.
An analysis of the methods of hackers and how organizations and individuals can protect themselves.
2,647 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 115.95
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This work briefly introduces the variations of the term "hacker." The paper explains the methods that hackers use and hacker's ideology. It then uses that information to detail ways that an individual or organization can better secure computers and information from attacks, as it is through knowledge that the results of hacking can be lessened or some day, maybe, eliminated.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Nature of the Problem
Tables
Literature Review
Design
Results
Discussion
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"According to the work the value of keeping track of these sign posts is crucial to minimizing the ways in which terrorists and other hackers can damage or even destroy systems crucial to public welfare. The work demonstrates the ways in which corporate, government and individuals can combat hacking through encoding information, not opening or linking in unknown locations, seeking out software that both keeps track of hacking activity and blocks attacks, like firewalls and email scanning services as well as in some cases isolating servers and using closed system technology like nonpublic ISP addresses."
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The Harmless Computer Nerd Becomes a Major Threat, 2008.
The paper describes the historical process that turned computer hackers, once thought of as a curiosity, into a major threat to society.
3,175 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 16 sources, MLA, AU$ 133.95
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The paper aims to demonstrate the historical processes involved in the gradual transformation of the computer hacker, once thought of as a curiosity and even seen as a folk hero, into a major threat to the stability of modern society worldwide. The paper describes the original conception of the hacker as a harmless "nerd" who was often seen as a "Robin Hood" of the computer age, not because he stole from the rich but because he made available to the masses information and struck a blow against large corporations often seen as the "enemy". The author describes the gradual process whereby hackers began to make financial gain from their activities and brings us up to the present day where cyber crime, identity theft and corporate hacking are prevalent.
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"The monetary hacking revelation induced the hacker to set off in a new direction. This new direction eradicated the essence of the Hacker Ethic. Consequently, hacking for financial gain evolved and therefore the hacker became a major threat. The hacker became aware that his/her skills can be used to commit a crime and hide the tracks. The hacker realized that money can now be obtained without getting caught through his proficient hacking abilities. The realization would turn out to harm millions of people for years to come. Ultimately, society's belief of the hacker as the harmless computer nerd was destroyed utterly."
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Data Communication and Networks, 2002.
Using an article by Mary Hillebrand entitled "New Security Tool Aims to Sniff Out Hackers", this paper looks at the issue of communication and network security.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 77.95
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Mary Hillebrand writes the article chosen for this study and its title is "New Security Tool Aims to Sniff Out Hackers". In this article the writer has elaborated about the threats that the business firms face from hackers. In view of this article, this paper gives an understanding of sniffing so that companies can tackle hacking problems.
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Internet Banking Security, 2005.
This paper discuses that there is no definitive answer to the question of banking and security transactions on the internet because, as increasing safeguards are added, the defrauders and hackers on the internet always seem to catch up.
2,020 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 23 sources, MLA, AU$ 92.95
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This paper explains that internet crime includes eager young hackers, who infiltrated web sites to see if they can get away with it; professionals, who are looking for individual data and account numbers and computer frauds such as pyramid schemes and stolen credit cards used to defraud people by ordering high-end merchandise. The author points out that Citibank has three "lines of defense" against unlawful use or access to a customer's account information: (1) Firewalls and VeriSign digital IDs, which act as an electronic checkpoint, refusing access to any intruder; (2) a scrambled 128-bit strong encryption and (3) log-on authentication, which includes not only the T-PIN number but also an additional 6-digit alphanumeric code, containing both letters and numbers. The paper relates that internet security has become an industry in itself; many large financial institutions are building gateways to protect their information storage and retrieval systems from unlawful entry.
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"Banks and other institutions that rely on electronic money transactions are now taking additional steps to assure security for their customers. Citibank is one prominent example. Their "privacy" message, accessible on the Internet, explains "In order to provide better service or to address security hazards, we will occasionally use a 'cookie'. A cookie is a small piece of information which a Web site stores on your Web browser on your PC and can later retrieve. The cookie cannot be read by a Web site other than the one that set the cookie. We use cookies for a number of administrative purposes, for example, to store your prefer3ences for certain kinds of information or to store a password so that you do not have to input it every time you visit our site."
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