PlayStation Network brought to its knees, a cyber defense contractor named Stratfor had its servers hacked and corporate emails leaked. Everything that people know about hacking can be summed up in news articles written by the uninformed. Hacking is bad, and there is no arguing that… Or is there? Most of what people know of hacking comes from the news or Hollywood movies such as Hackers and Swordfish. What they see is only one facet of this fascinating, yet misunderstood world. Hacking is not the
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Ethical Hacking Computer Ethics – CIS 324 Dr. Nelson Stewart June 7, 2013 INTRODUCTION When most people hear the term “hacker” they think of an evil person committing crimes by hacking into their computers to steal, destroy and/or steal identities. This is so in some cases, but not all hackers are bad. Hackers are merely curious technically skilled individuals who gain unauthorized access to computers, networks of various companies, organizations and individuals. Good hackers are considered
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BASIC NEEDS FOR HACKING 1. Learn about hardware - basicly how your computer works. 2. Learn about different types of software. 3. Learn DOS.(learn everything possible) 4. Learn how to make a few batch files. 5. Port scanning. ( download blues port scanner if it's your first time) 6. Learn a few programming languages HTML,C++,Python,Perl.... (i'd recommend learning html as your first lang) 7. How to secure yourself (proxy
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PROposal for a research project on ethical computer hacking course | date: | November 9, 2014 | | | Proposal Synopsis Ethical computer hacking is one of the most essential penetration testing tools that has been used over time. Following the previous discussions, this proposal seeks to present the viability of a research project on the Ethical Computer Hacking course. Furthermore, apart from the benefits and associated shortcomings of a course on ethical hacking as a solution, this document presents
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and Technology (IJEST) IS ETHICAL HACKING ETHICAL? DANISH JAMIL Department of Computer Engineering, Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, Main University Road, Karachi, Sindh-75300,Pakistan mallick251@hotmail.com MUHAMMAD NUMAN ALI KHAN Department of Computer Engineering, Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, Main University Road, Karachi, Sindh-75300,Pakistan mallick89@yahoo.co.uk Abstract : This paper explores the ethics behind ethical hacking and whether there are problems
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2011 Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing ACC 626: IT Research Paper Emily Chow 20241123 July 1, 2011 I. Introduction Due to the increasing vulnerability to hacking in today’s changing security environment, the protection of an organization’s information security system has become a business imperative . With the access to the Internet by anyone, anywhere and anytime, the Internet’s “ubiquitous presence and global accessibility” can become an organization’s weakness because its security controls
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Technology (IJEST) IS ETHICAL HACKING ETHICAL? DANISH JAMIL Department of Computer Engineering, Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, Main University Road, Karachi, Sindh-75300,Pakistan mallick251@hotmail.com MUHAMMAD NUMAN ALI KHAN Department of Computer Engineering, Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, Main University Road, Karachi, Sindh-75300,Pakistan mallick89@yahoo.co.uk Abstract : This paper explores the ethics behind ethical hacking and whether there are
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Ethical Hacking in Today’s Society Patrick Bryant ECPI UNIVERSITY IS530 May 12, 2012 DR. BRYANT Abstract Over the years technology has advanced just as Moore’s Law has predicted. Not only does the technology double every year in a compounding way, but those who understand these concepts grow as well. These talented individuals can be looked at from several different viewpoints and depending on who that person may be could in fact determine whether it is a positive viewpoint or a
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many company networks have been compromised with viruses and spyware causing untold millions in damage, the theft of sensitive consumer information such as Social Security numbers and FINANCIAL data and the unauthorized access of classified government information. To combat these issues, many companies employ individuals called ethical hackers who, by their direction and supervision look for vulnerabilities in network systems. There are naysayers who bristle at the term “ethical hacker” saying
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Paul Gaydos February 8, 2011 SECR 5080 – Research Topic #2 Research Topic – Ethical Hacking 1. http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/042409-usenix-hacking.html This is a Network World article talking about the legal risks of ethical hacking. The article talks about whether or not ethical hackers risk prosecution themselves. The articles discusses developing a set of ethical guidelines that can be shown to the government when and if they starting taking a greater role in oversight. It mentions
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