Hackers - Who Are They? and What Do They Do?

Computer Hackers

Outline

Thesis : Contrary to popular belief, not only do you not have to be smart to be a hacker, you do not even need to know much about computers.

I. Hacking today

A. More like exploration in the 60's and 70's

B. Cannot call themselves hackers

II. Different Types of hackers

A. A hacker defined

B. A cracker defined

C. A phreaker defined

III. You do not have to be intelligent

A. Not like you have seen on television

B. Programs used are highly accessible on the Internet

C. Some start out with trial and error

VIII. Online Legalities

A. Unauthorized access to, or use of a computer

B. Alteration or destruction of data without authorization

C. Theft of computer services

D. Computer fraud (using a