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Hacking

The basics of computer security (using difficult passwords, and   guarding of data) are not being met in a disturbingly large number of   American companies surveyed. A new bill demands that system operators   become responsible for security. Hackers can be prosecuted (with   subsequent heavy penalties) only if the exposed company has actively   shown that it was security conscious. Further more, exposed companies   are liable to other companies if their lack of security precautions   allowed their computer network to become an opening for other company   break-ins.  

    Companies are dis-inclined to report breaches in security as it denotes   a poor image and highlights their vulnerability. Clients demand   security, and lack of it will send them elsewhere.  

    Billions of dollars annually is spent on protection devices. Others are   utilizing the expertise of former convicted hackers to fine tune and   update their security features. It is a case of befriending the enemy   in order to learn more. These hackers come out of goal with a ready   market for their expertise, and great financial rewards.  

    The explosion of the Internet use, and networks around the world have   brought with it a need for greater security consciousness amongst its   users and systems operation managers. Technology needs to be   constantly updated in the war against the ever-growing insidious and   malicious hacker.  

    Precis of 'Hackers: Taking a byte out of computer crime' by W. Roush.     Roush discusses the changing face of computer crime with the advent of   the modem and stricter laws. The article touches on the effect these   changes are having on hackers themselves, and the measures that are put   in place to deal with the problem. It also explores the common ground   which hackers and computer security experts agree on.  

    In the 1960's the dictionary definition of a hacker was that of a   "computer virtuoso". Hackers comprised of young, computer literate and   rebellious...

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  • Date Submitted: 08/13/2008 09:23 AM
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