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Hackers and Hacking
Hackers and Hacking
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Software Copyright
When someone creates an original piece of software, that person then holds something called the copyright for that software. This also applies when people create books, films or songs
Hacking.
Breaking into a computer system. Getting data. (personal, financial, or just for fun ) Its unauthorized.
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Malware is short for malicious software. Malware can: Harm a computer system Interfere with a user's data Make the computer perform actions without the owner's knowledge or permission. Software that can 'infect' a computer.
Spyware (spys on you) Adware (pops up adverts all the time) Root kits (allows a hacker full access to your computer)