Hacking Beginners

In layman’s terms, hacking is the act of breaking into someone else’s computer to which you have no access and stealing private information by circumventing the security measures. It is dangerous because it sabotages the entire computer system. The origin of the word “hacking” can be traced back to the 1960s and 1970s. Some hackers, called Yippe, were anti-war protesters and members of the Youth International Party.

Have you wondered what hacking is all about? How do people hack and what are some basic precautions you can take to prevent being hacked? It seems like everyone is being hacked. Celebrities, politicians, large organizations, banks, schools, universities etc. Well, how does this happen? What are the different kinds of attacks? Is there any way you can improve your safety? This book answers all.