Computer hacking generates a lot of controversy these days. Hacking involves the use of computer skills to penetrate a network or a computer mostly to obtain protected and sensitive information. Computer hackers are generally of two types – white hat hackers and black hat hackers. White hat hackers use their computer skills for constructive purposes while black hat hackers use their skills for nefarious activities. To prosecute black hat hackers, different countries have put in place special IT law provisions.
Black hat hackers use a variety of tools to breach security systems and obtain sensitive information. These hackers generally use viruses, Trojans, spyware, worms, phishing, sniffers and adware to break into secure systems and defraud both individuals and businesses.
