Hacking

Hacking is the term which most of us are familiar with. Hacking means unauthorized use of the internet to gain access to somebody data and alter it or steal it. Hacking is a type of cyber crime and needs a vast knowledge to perform it. Though hacking can only be done by people with vast knowledge, they use it for bad intentions. Hacking has been increasing rapidly and so the measures to stop it are being used but the problem lies that hacking is not specific. Hacking can be of any type and can be performed using various means and controlling all isn't always possible. Hacking has become an easy way to earn money for those who want to use their knowledge for the bad intentions. Because of hacking many companies, people and banks have suffered a great loss, some which can never be undone. In the era of technology we live in the data and information are very crucial things and hacking is the threat to it. Today there are many great minds working to stop possible hacking in the future. It is also our role to try to prevent our own data from being stolen by using preventive measures.