HACKING
Hacking in cyber security refers that the misuse of devices like computers, smartphones, tablets, and networks to cause damage to or corrupt systems, gather information on users, steal data and documents, or disrupt data-related activity.Throgh hacking hackers are perform multiple activities through this. They are highly skilled in creating attack vector that trick to users open malicious attachments or links and freely give their personal data to hackers but Hacking doesn't always a malicious activity but in the term of cyber security they are mostly negative because of cybercrime.
How is Hacking performed?
A Hacker is a person who are gaining expertise in computer systems or networks to gain access. Hackers are usually skilled computer programmers with knowledge of computer security. However, cybercriminals can also conduct hacking by psychologically tricking the victims into providing sensitive information, downloading malicious programs, clicking infected links. Such a type of social hacking are performed by hackers.
There are some malicious tools used for hacking-
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Botnets
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Trojans
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Worms
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Rootkits
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DDoS Attacks
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Ransomware
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Web Scripting Virus
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Spyware
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Keyloggers
Type of Hackers
There are most common types of hackers are:-
- Black Hat Hackers ( Black Hat Hackers are the "bad guys" of the hacking scene. They are usally created a malicious program or links for performing hacking scene. They go out of their way to discover vulnerabilities in computer systems and software to exploit them for financial gain or for more malicious purposes.)
- White Hat Hackers (White hat hackers can be seen as the “good guys” who attempt to prevent the success of black hat hackers.They use their technical skills to break into systems to assess and check network security . They helps to expose vulnerabilities in systems before black hat hackers can detect and exploit them.)
- Gray Hat Hackers ( Gray hat hacker isn't always obvious they sit somewhere between the good and the bad guys . They don't have malicious intent, they could be entering a network for any reason may offer to fix any vulnerabilities that they discover. Some gray hats want to improve security to prevent cyberattacks. )
As We know that hacking is the part of computer science . Hackers used this skills for performing a vulnerable activities through sending malicious links , Fake OTP , downloading apk files ,these are the common activity are performed for hacking the data of users .So ,we should have to alert ourselves by not clicking any untrustfull links and not to be registered any unauthorised links or sites .
Be Alert !! Be Safe.
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