INTRODUCTION TO HACKING FOR BEGINNERS

 Introduction to Hacking for Beginners

In this article we will talk about Introduction to Hacking for Beginners. The use of computers and technology is increasing rapidly in the modern era. Due to which almost all of them have become digital. In today's digital world you can even buy cow dung online.

The faster we are getting used to technology. Cybercrime (a crime committed through online activities) is also increasing at the same speed.

These Cybercrime takes place - Hacking.

Today, our computer is not safe even from Hacking. Therefore, it is important to have knowledge about hacking.

In this article, we are giving you complete information about Hacking. After reading this article you will have a brief knowledge about it.

Table of Contents :

• What is Hacking ? Introduction for Beginners

• What are the different types of Hacking ?

i.) Ethical Hacking

ii.) Malicious Hacking

• Who is called as a Hacker ?

• What are the types of Hacker ?
i.) White Hat Hacker
ii.) Black Hat Hacker
iii.) Gray Hat Hacker

• Ethical Hacking Pros. and Cons.
i.) Pros. ( Advantages )
ii.) Cons. ( Disadvantages )

• Conclusion

What is Hacking ? Introduction for Beginners

Hacking For Beginners

To say directly, they are technology threat.

When someone finds a weakness in your System Function (computer, network, server etc.) for some purpose or modifies the system according to itself, steals, destroys or changes the data, this process is called hacking.

The person who does this technical manipulation is called a hacker.

Hackers try to break into your computer or network in various ways. In these hacking techniques 

1. Password detection

2. Knowing a technical flaw in the server or network

3. Collecting data through different types of websites

4. Stealing computer information and destroying data by creating bad and useful software

5. Monitoring the words you type is called Key Logging.


Hacking is a negative word. And it makes sense of some wrong thing. This is also true. Because most hacking is done for the wrong purpose. However, there are some people who use it for right purposes.

Which we are talking about below.

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What are the Different types of Hacking ?

1. Ethical Hacking

2. Malicious Hacking

1. Ethical Hacking

Ethical Hacking is a ethical process that is done intentionally for some right purpose. This type of hacking is also known as White Hat and Network Penetration Tester etc.

In this type of hacking, people look for potential and existing deficiencies in networks, servers and public information systems, data centers etc. When a threat is found by these hackers, that thing is called a bug.

In the ethical hacking, no data is stolen. Neither destroyed nor changed.

Ethical Hacking is completely legal and is done to protect people from potential threats. And if there is a bug present then it can be removed.

2. Malicious Hacking

The hacking, which is done for any wrong purpose in an illegal way is called Malicious Hacking.

In this type of hacking, your data can be stolen, it can be destroyed  or it can also be used incorrectly.

Hacking your email account, hacking Facebook account, stealing bank account information, withdrawing money, capturing and misusing your account, etc. are all involved in Malicious Hacking.

But its biggest loss is to the government and companies. Because they have many types of information of millions of people saved. There are big fish in this pond. Hackers hack their data centers, servers, networks more.

And target the websites and data of security agencies, police, stock market, stock exchange, nuclear center, space research center, etc.

Till now we were talking about Hacking. Come, now let's also talk about those who do this work. And know who are these people who do such wrong things.

Who is called as a Hacker ? 

In a common language, people who do hacking are called hackers.

And as defined in technical language, people who takes unauthorized access to our computers or other computers, websites, servers, networks, or cause any kind of harm to it, are called hackers.

They have complete information about the hacking field. And they are professionals related to computers, hardware, networking, programming.

Every hacker does his work for some specific purpose. Therefore, their work can be both legal and illegal. And the group of hackers is divided into three sections based on the work purpose.

What are the Types of Hacker ?

1. White Hat Hacker

2. Black Hat Hacker

3. Gray hat hacker

1. White Hat Hacker

Certified Hackers are called White Hat Hackers. They carry out their work within the legal framework with permission. Their purpose is not to do any kind of harm.

These hackers detect and remove the bugs in the system. And strengthen the database to protect against potential threats.

Their main objective is to find and overcome Loopholes.

2. Black Hat Hacker

Black Hat Hackers are those who find faults in your system or other persons' systems without permission and misuse them. These hackers may or may not be certified.

They do all these tasks only for their own benefit. And after stealing the data of others, they also blackmail them for money. They take wrong advantage of their knowledge.

Their main purpose is to find a loophole in the system so that they can somehow get unauthorized access the data present in this system and use it for their own benefit.

3. Gray Hat Hacker

These hackers have the qualities of both types of hackers. Hence they are called as Gray Hat Hacker.

These hackers detect the loopholes present in the system and also removes them, hence they are called White Hat Hacker. And when they use the data in that system for their personal selfishness, then they are counted in the category of Black Hat Hacker.

They deliberately create such loopholes in that system so that they can use them for their own benefit. And blackmails their bosses and asks them for money.

Both types of features are found in this type of hackers. Hence they are called Gray Hat Hacker.

Ethical Hacking - Pros. and Cons.

Ethical hacking has its advantages and disadvantages. And this depends on the intention of the hacker for what purpose he is doing hacking. Here we will talk about some of the advantages and disadvantages of hacking.

1. Pros.

• With the help of Ethical Hacking, the potential threats to CBI, Police, Stock Exchange, Nuclear Center, Space Research Center and its small flaws in network, data center, system can be detected. And in time, the danger from them can be avoided.

• Prevention of cybercrime is possible.

• Bugs can be fixed by looking for loopholes in a system.

• And your system can be protected from Black Hat Hackers.

2. Cons.

• Black Hat Hackers are created with the help of Ethical Hacking. Who hack the database in an unauthorized way.

• These can cause huge financial loss of banks by accessing the database.

• They can steal the data for their personal interests and take advantage of it in many ways.




Conclusion

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