Hacking is when someone remotely gain access into an account that does not belong to them. They bypass the security aspects, such as passwords and find a back door into the account.
People hack for many reasons. Some of the most common reasons include:
Stealing personal data: Trying to get someone’s personal data such as banking information, passwords, social media accounts, and other personal data.
Revenge: Someone might hack for the purpose of revenge. They use the information with the purpose of exposing or embarrassing the victim.
Blackmail: Stolen information is used to blackmail an individual into giving them money, sending or publishing compromising or sexually explicit images or in some cases, breaking the law.
There are a few different types of hackers:
- Script Kids: These are young kids who are “having fun” on the internet. They are looking to mess with other kids, or mess around on websites or networks for “fun”.
- Recreational “hackers”: These are peotple who are really good with computers who intrude on networks when they feel they have a valid reason to do so in their mind. They aim to disrupt a website or network due to holding a grudge.
- Professionals: These are expert hackers.
Tips to avoid hacking
- Don’t share information in public spaces
- If other gamers are talking about someone’s account or hacking a friends account, it can be considered unethical and illegal and they can get banned from the game