Advantage & Disadvantages & Purpose of Hacking

Advantages of Hacking

Hacking is quite useful in the following scenarios
 −·        To recover lost information, especially in case you lost your password.
·        To perform penetration testing to strengthen computer and network security.
·        To put adequate preventative measures in place to prevent security breaches.
·        To have a computer system that prevents malicious hackers from gaining access.

Disadvantages of Hacking

Hacking is quite dangerous if it is done with harmful intent. It can cause −

·        Massive security breach.

·        Unauthorized system access on private information.

·        Privacy violation.

·        Hampering system operation.

·        Denial of service attacks.

·        Malicious attack on the system.

 

Purpose of Hacking

There could be various positive and negative intentions behind performing hacking activities. Here is a list of some probable reasons why people indulge in hacking activities −

·        Just for fun

·        Show-off

·        Steal important information

·        Damaging the system

·        Hampering privacy

·        Money extortion

·        System security testing

·        To break policy compliance

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