Sunday, September 9, 2012

How To Battle The Assaults Of Malicious Hackers

By Elise Marshall


The term hacker elicits different kinds of emotions from most people. Oftentimes, it is almost negative. And why not? The word has been sensationalised by the media, often referring to it as a cyber criminal that can break into computer systems and cause further damage by breaching the security. Oftentimes, hackers are depicted to be computer experts and programmers who know how to spot a loophole in a network's secure systems.

The term has stimulated debate among the online community, especially different groups of programmers. In essence, a hacker is someone who holds extensive knowledge of breaking into computers and systems to determine the vulnerabilities of the system.

Web programmers present the fact not all hackers break into systems just to wreak havoc. Others are simply looking for loopholes so that upgrades can be implemented and applied on the weak areas. Thus, the use of crackers is advocated to replace the term hacker. A cracker refers to somebody who hacks for malice and information theft.

Today, the art of hacking has certainly been ushered a notch higher. In 2011, a group called Anonymous has taken down major web sites of US FBI, Spain Police Bureau, Indian Government, US Department of Justice, and Malaysian Government, Belgian Anti-Piracy Federation and Universal Music France. Seems dangerous isn't it? Definitely, any entity subjected to the attacks of crackers has experienced major frustration and apprehension.

Definitely, the issue of malicious hacking should get online entrepreneurs like you to worry about your site security. Crackers have the ability to steal all the sensitive particulars of your website, especially if your website does not have adequate protection. Your site's susceptibility poses security and financial risks to your business in the long run. Enhance your site's security today!




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