By: Joshua DeLong Computer Security and Privacy

The need for information Major corporations spend millions of dollars each year to secure their Web sites and networks, yet it seems everyday there are new reports of attacks and vulnerabilities The more people are aware of the dangers and privacy infringements that are obligated to crackers, the safer your computer experience will be.

The Right to Privacy  National Security Agency  Federal Bureau of Investigation  National Infrastructure Protection Center  Microsoft Corporation

Networks and PCs

 Firewalls  Encryption  Security Codes and Passwords  Viruses, worms, hackers, and crackers

Hackers and Crackers A hacker is a person who is very knowledgeable in programming, but do not do anything malicious against other computers. Hackers crave knowledge Created Linux and Unix A cracker is a person who knows enough about programming to get by and illegally breaks-in to computer systems with the intent to do bodily harm. Today’s best beta testers and programmers are hackers and crackers

Thank you Are there any Questions?

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