Hacking is the practice of modifying the features of a system, in order to accomplish a goal outside of the creator’s original purpose.
The most fundamental meaning of hacking is gaining unauthorized access to data in a system or computer. Hacking is exploiting security controls either in a technical, physical or a human-based element.
The person who is consistently engaging in hacking activities, and has accepted hacking as a lifestyle and philosophy of their choice, is called a hacker. Computer hacking is the most popular form of hacking nowadays, especially in the field of computer security.
The mass attention given to Black Hat hackers from the media cause the whole hacking term is often mistaken for any security related cybercrime.
However, the word “hacking” has two definitions. The first definition refers to the hobby/profession of working with computers.
The second definition refers to modifies computer hardware or software in a way that changes the creator’s original intent.
