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Computer Hacking
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Computer hacking is most common among teenagers and young adults, although there are many older hackers as well. Many hackers are true technology buffs who enjoy learning more about how computers work and consider computer hacking an “art” form. They often enjoy programming and have expert-level skills in one particular program. For these individuals, computer hacking is a real life application of their problem-solving skills. It’s a chance to demonstrate their abilities, not an opportunity to harm others.
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[One] source of computer identity theft involves former employees hacking into the networks and computers of their old job, using either insider knowledge or password accounts that were never cancelled. For example, the thief who stole 30,000 credit records from his employer in New York committed the crime over a two-year period after he left the company. The cost of his crime was estimated at more than $100 million.
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MOSCOW, Mar 04, 2000 (AP Online via COMTEX) -- Alexei Rayevsky understood early on how lucrative computer hacking can be. As a teen-ager, he broke into corporate networks, then confronted the companies with his exploits - and offered his expertise for making their systems more secure.
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Even worse, "Untraceable" is a serial-killer thriller revolving around computer hacking. Why does Hollywood persist in thinking that watching people squint at monitors while muttering about "encryptions" is exciting? Other than "Wargames," "Sneakers" and "The Matrix," how many times has this actually worked?
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In Dundee, Scotland, Abertay University recently made headlines with the announcement that it is offering a degree in computer hacking! For some, this is like teaching a class in safecracking or burglary. But others strenuously disagree.
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The FBI has announced the conviction of Jon Paul Oson, 38, on computer hacking charges. He was indicted on two counts of doing intentional damage to protected computers. He has been convicted on both counts.
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