What is Hacking || How do Hackers Hack

Aditya Suman. December 30, 2022

 Definition of Hacking: What is Hacking?

Hacking refers to activities that seek to compromise digital devices such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and even entire networks. And while hacking may not always be for malicious purposes, nowadays most references to hacking and hacking characterize it as an illegal activity by cybercriminals - motivated by financial gain, protest, information gathering (espionage) and even just for "fun". ” challenges.


What is a hacker?

Many people think of a "hacker" as a self-taught genius or revolutionary programmer who can modify computer hardware or software to use it in ways beyond the original developer's intentions. However, this is a narrow view and has not begun to cover the broad range of reasons why someone might turn to hacking. To learn more about the different motivations that different types of hackers can have, see Under the Hoodie: Why Money , Power, and Ego Drive Hackers to Cybercrime. Also interviewing the hacker his Sick Codes on a Malwarebytes Labs podcast episode:

Hacking Tools: How Do Hackers Hack?

Hacks are usually technical in nature (such as creating malvertising to deploy malware in a drive-by attack that requires no user interaction). However, hackers can also use psychology to trick users into clicking malicious attachments or providing personal information. These tactics are known as "social engineering".

Indeed, describing hacking as an umbrella umbrella term for the activities behind, if not all, malware and malicious cyberattacks against the computing public, businesses, and governments. is correct. In addition to social engineering and malvertising, common hacking techniques include:

  • Botnets
  • Browser hijacks
  • Denial of service (DDoS) attacks
  • Ransomware
  • Rootkits
  • Trojans
  • Viruses
  • Worms

From script kiddies to organized cybercrime.

Thus, hacking has evolved from a juvenile prank to a billion-dollar growth business. Its business followers are scammers without high technical skills (the so-called "script kiddies"). For example, see Emotet.

In another example, Windows users have been reportedly targeted by widespread cybercriminals who offer remote access to their IT systems for as little as $10 via dark web hacking shops. This can allow attackers to steal information, destroy systems, or deploy ransomware. Systems for sale on the forums range from Windows XP to Windows 11. Shopkeepers also provide tips on how to avoid detection by users using fraudulent logins.

"Hacking has gone from youthful stupidity to a billion dollar growth business."


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Aditya Suman.

Posted by Aditya Suman.

Aditya Suman is a dedicated Computer Faculty at Dolphin Public School and a tech contributor at Doc-E.ai, where he works on innovative AI-driven documentation solutions. With 7+ years of experience in the education industry and 3+ years in the tech field, he combines classroom expertise with real-world technical knowledge. Aditya holds multiple industry-recognized certifications and is passionate about equipping students with future-ready skills in computers, coding, AI, and digital tools. His mission is to guide and inspire the next generation through personalized, project-based learning.

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