Monday, October 24, 2011

Difference between Hackers and Crackers




The basic difference is this: hackers build things, crackers break them.



A hacker is a person who is proficient with computers and/or programming to an elite level where they know all of the in's and out's of a system. There is NO illegality involved with being a hacker.
A cracker is a hacker who uses their proficiency for personal gains outside of the law. EX: stealing data, changing bank accounts, distributing viruses etc.
What the hacker does with their knowledge of systems within the definition of the law is what defines them as a hacker vs a cracker. It's then safe to say that all crackers are hackers, but not all hackers are crackers. This is an important distinction.
The term cracker and hackerare used interchangeably (albeit incorrectly) largely due to the ignorance of the general populace, especially the media.


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  2. Do you need hackers for hire? Do you need to keep an eye on
    your spouse by gaining access to their emails? As a parent do
    you want to know what your kids do on a daily basis on social networks
    ( This includes facebook, twitter , instagram, whatsapp,
    School transfer, Email hack,
    Bank logins, Dead fullz, WU transfer, Money Gram, Credit Transfer,
    Credit Wipe, repair credit report,
    Verified accounts for transfer
    For your all cyber work and hack.Email us
    omanhackerswizard@gmail.com

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