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Hacking:

Understanding
the Risks
Hacking is the unauthorized access to computer systems. It can be
motivated by personal gain, malicious intent, or simply curiosity.

AH by Atif Hussain
Types of Hackers
White Hat Hackers Black Hat Hackers Grey Hat Hackers

These ethical hackers work to Black hat hackers are criminals Grey hat hackers operate in a grey
protect computer systems from who engage in illegal activities. area between ethical and unethical
attacks. They may be employed by They may steal data, disrupt practices. They may exploit
companies or organizations to systems, or spread malware. vulnerabilities to prove a point or
identify vulnerabilities. gain attention.
Dangers of Hacking
1 Identity Theft
Hackers can steal personal information to impersonate individuals,
gaining access to bank accounts and credit cards.

2 Financial Fraud
Hackers may access financial accounts to steal money. They might
use stolen credit card information to make fraudulent purchases.

3 Cybercrime
Cybercrime involves illegal activities conducted online, such as
spreading malware, distributing illegal content, or launching denial-
of-service attacks.
How Hackers Steal
Information
1 Phishing Scams
These involve fake emails or messages designed to trick
users into revealing personal information, like passwords
or credit card details.

2 Social Engineering
Social engineering uses deception to manipulate
individuals into providing sensitive information or granting
unauthorized access to systems.

3 Malware
Malware is malicious software that infects computer
systems, allowing hackers to steal data, control devices, or
launch further attacks.
Protecting Yourself
from Identity Theft
Strong Passwords
Use a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
Aim for passwords at least 12 characters long.

Two-Factor Authentication
Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security, requiring a
code from your phone or email in addition to your password.

Be Cautious Online
Be wary of suspicious emails, links, or websites. Avoid sharing
personal information on public networks or unreliable websites.
Creating Strong Passwords
1 Avoid Common 2 Don't Reuse 3 Use a Password
Words Passwords Manager
Don't use dictionary words, Use different passwords for A password manager can
names, or common phrases. different accounts. If one generate and store strong
Hackers often use lists of password is compromised, it passwords, keeping them
these to try and guess won't affect your other secure and easily accessible.
passwords. accounts.
Avoiding Phishing Scams

Verify Senders Hover Over Links Be Cautious with


Check the sender's email address Before clicking on a link, hover over
Attachments
carefully. Phishing emails often use it to see the actual URL. Phishing Don't open attachments from
similar but slightly different names emails may redirect you to fake unknown senders or if the
to deceive you. websites. attachment seems suspicious.
Phishing emails often use
attachments to spread malware.
Keeping Software Up-
to-Date
Vulnerabilities
1 Out-of-date software often has security vulnerabilities that
hackers can exploit.

Updates
2 Software updates fix vulnerabilities and patch security
holes, making your devices more resistant to attacks.

Protection
3 Regularly updating your software is crucial for protecting
your devices and data from hackers.

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