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Hacking
Hacking is defined as unauthorised access to data held in a computer system. A hacker is someone who uses their knowledge of computers to break into other computer system. Once a hacker gets access to a computer system, he might steal important information or might delete important files to produce disruptions in the smooth working. As per the Computer Misuse Act, hacking is illegal.
Individual computers or networks can be protected from hacking by using ‘firewall software’.
