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Hacking is the act of gaining unauthorized access to a digital device or computer system. This enables hackers to breach and take over user accounts, which can then be used for financial gain, personal identity theft, or simply to cause a nuisance. Hackers are typically divided into three categories: White hat hackers, Black hat hackers, and Gray hat hackers. White hat hackers, also called Ethical Hackers or Penetration Testers, are cyber professionals who are hired to identify and report security vulnerabilities within systems. Black hat hackers, on the other hand, are cybercriminals who exploit vulnerabilities for their own gains.

Users should always keep up to date with their device’s software and enable automatic updates. Additionally, they should use a trusted antivirus tool that can detect malicious files, activity, and bad actors. Additionally, using a virtual private network (VPN) to browse the internet protects the devices and systems from attacks and can limit hackers’ ability to intercept data or browsing activity. It is also crucial for users to have strong passwords and account credentials, not to reuse the same ones across multiple accounts, and to log out of any W.A.P they do not actually need to access.

Password cracking, the process of attempting to guess passwords in order to access a device or account, is one of the most common ways that hackers gain entry into user systems. In a brute force attack, the hacker tries every possible combination of letters, numbers, and symbols until they gain access to the device or account. This type of attack is often supported by “spidering,” a method that involves researching the target company through internal and external communications, such as social media posts, web content, employee handbooks, product manuals, or marketing style guides.