About Hackers

Throughout this book, I use the term "hacker" to mean someone who gains unauthorized access to systems and information. Some experts use the term "cracker" instead, noting that some programmers like to call themselves "hackers" when in fact they are really expert coders and not inclined to criminal activity. I decided to use "hacker" instead, because its use is widespread outside security circles and nearly anyone likely to pick up this book would know what I meant by it.

I've also referred to "the hacker" as "he" in most cases. We all know that a hacker can be male or female, but it's annoying to read "he or she" over and over again.

Finally, this book is about hackers not for them. If you are a wanna-be hacker, you will not learn how to break into systems from this book. You might as well put it back on the shelf now.



IT Security. Risking the Corporation
IT Security: Risking the Corporation
ISBN: 013101112X
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 73

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