Is it true that anything can be hacked?
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Is it true that anything can be hacked?
Everything out there is hackable with enough time, with enough tools, with enough expertise,” said Stephanie Domas, vice president of research and development for MedSec, a cybersecurity research company that helps the health care industry and medical device manufacturers. Even a pacemaker can be hacked, she noted.
Who is the coolest hacker?
10 Best Hackers The World Has Ever Known
- Gary McKinnon. Gary McKinnon must’ve been a curious, restless child, for to gain information on UFOs, he thought it better to get a direct access into the channels of NASA.
- LulzSec.
- Adrian Lamo.
- Mathew Bevan and Richard Pryce.
- Jonathan James.
- Kevin Poulsen.
- Kevin Mitnick.
- Anonymous.
Is Hack legal?
Hacking is illegal if you are doing it without permission from the owner of the computer or computer network. Hacking without permission can attract criminal charges and a jail term if found guilty.
What do you know about hacking?
Popular culture has driven home a stereotype about hackers as computer wizards able to peer into our secure data—but there are some common myths about hackers and hacking that don’t necessarily hold up to scrutiny, and if you know what hackers can and can’t do, you’re in a better position to make sure your data remains safe.
Can hackers compromise smartphones?
Myth: Hackers can’t compromise smart phones. While databases and computers are more easily compromised, hackers can absolutely exploit your smart phone. Some hacks require the criminal to be in physical proximity to your device, but others utilize apps to grab confidential information.
Are hackers organized?
Myth: Hackers aren’t organized. Hackers are not only organized, they’re happy to trade information in an illicit network of tips and technique-sharing. It would be inadvisable to think cyber-criminals take a hobbyist’s approach to mining your data.
How can I protect my personal information from hackers?
Although sometimes blown out of proportion, the threat of hackers is very real for your personal information. Discover’s Free Security Alerts will help you to protect yourself by monitoring thousands of Dark Web sites and alerting you if they find your social security number or if new accounts appear on your Experian® credit report.