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Hackers and Security:
What Are the Effects of Data Encryption and Firewalls? ... With the existence of hackers, swift precautions are being taken. The placement of firewalls and the task of data encryption are becoming a necessary fact of business for those with confidential information. ... Hackers have become so involved with the tasks of cracking firewalls and decoding encryption, it seems that privacy is a virtue of the past. ... The presence of encryption and firewalls is growing stronger, but so are hackers. The following explains what a true hacker is, the effect of firewalls and data encryption, and how these security measures are being broken. ... ”
Recently, computer security has received a great deal more attention than it has in the past. ... Hackers are becoming more widespread and are quickly learning new techniques and methods, which no longer leave computer systems as safe houses. ... Hackers vary in race, style, and preference. Individual differences in people are reflected in the varying methods and styles of hackers. According to the hacker ethic , a true hacker is one who shares:
1 The belief that information-sharing is a powerful positive good, and that it is an ethical duty of hackers to share their expertise by writing free software and facilitating access to information and to computing resources wherever possible. ... Some hackers use their abilities to damage and corrupt. Through media, hackers have come to be known as damaging criminals, who strive to create chaos. True hackers use their abilities for good and purposes which can further their own knowledge and learning.
Approximate Word count = 1213
Approximate Pages = 4.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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