The Dangerous of Computer Hacking
Christian Rupe 5/25/09 Research Essay: Final Draft
Professor Wilson
Hackers and Security Measures
A diverse group of people often referred to as “hackers” have been stereotyped as unethical, irresponsible, and a serious threat to society for their actions of breaching of computer systems in an undesirable manner. I will attempt to construct a picture of what a computer crime is, as well as a portrait of what a hacker is, their concerns, and how most hacking occurs. I will also cover the best security measures against undesirable hacking. It is my intent to argue that, most hackers are learners and explorers who want to help rather than cause harm. Additionally, my research will suggests that the general principle of hacking is part of larger conflicts in life that we are experiencing at every level of society and business in an information age in which many of us aren 't computer savvy. These conflicts lie on the issue of whether information should be made publicly available or not (whether we should centralize or decentralize government) and on issues of law enforcement. Hackers have recently raised serious issues about values and practices in an information society. When I first started researching hacking I knew next to nothing about the subject, I was not and am still not an expert on hacking, I was and still am an average person, much like yourself that knows the Internet is a dangerous place. My paper is merely a byproduct of the research that I followed to the most logical explanation of this pandemic. Computers and telecommunication networks have become a substantial aspect of our society and subsequently our lives. This type of technology can be used to carry out unlawful as well as legal activities. Personal computers and especially the Internet consist of a collection of tools, which attract people from all social classes. People like housewives, workers and chief executives. The Internet cuts all racial, social, gender, and religious
Professor Wilson
Hackers and Security Measures
A diverse group of people often referred to as “hackers” have been stereotyped as unethical, irresponsible, and a serious threat to society for their actions of breaching of computer systems in an undesirable manner. I will attempt to construct a picture of what a computer crime is, as well as a portrait of what a hacker is, their concerns, and how most hacking occurs. I will also cover the best security measures against undesirable hacking. It is my intent to argue that, most hackers are learners and explorers who want to help rather than cause harm. Additionally, my research will suggests that the general principle of hacking is part of larger conflicts in life that we are experiencing at every level of society and business in an information age in which many of us aren 't computer savvy. These conflicts lie on the issue of whether information should be made publicly available or not (whether we should centralize or decentralize government) and on issues of law enforcement. Hackers have recently raised serious issues about values and practices in an information society. When I first started researching hacking I knew next to nothing about the subject, I was not and am still not an expert on hacking, I was and still am an average person, much like yourself that knows the Internet is a dangerous place. My paper is merely a byproduct of the research that I followed to the most logical explanation of this pandemic. Computers and telecommunication networks have become a substantial aspect of our society and subsequently our lives. This type of technology can be used to carry out unlawful as well as legal activities. Personal computers and especially the Internet consist of a collection of tools, which attract people from all social classes. People like housewives, workers and chief executives. The Internet cuts all racial, social, gender, and religious