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Describe the characteristics of hackers and explain the categories of the basic typology that is based on psychological characteristics.
 
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Compare and contrast phone phreaking with phishing.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: The average hacker is a male between the ages of 16 and 25 who lives in the U.S. is a computer user but no5 a programmer, and who hacks with software written by others. His primary motivation is to gain access to Web sites and computer networks.

The six main types of hackers are:


  • Pioneers: people fascinated by the evolving technology of telecommunications who explore it without knowing what they will find

  • Scamps: hackers with a sense of fun who intend no overt harm

  • Explorers: hackers motivated by their delight in the discoveries associated with breaking into new computer systems

  • Game players: hackers who enjoy defeating software or system protections and who see hacking itself as a game

  • Vandals: malicious hackers who deliberately cause damage with no apparent gain for themselves

  • Addicts: classic computer nerds who are addicted to hacking and computer technology



Not all computer hackers are kids; some are high-tech computer operators using computers to engage in unlawful conduct

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Both types of crimes involve communication services. Phone phreaking involves using special telecommunications access codes and other restricted technical information to avoid paying long distance charges. A modern version involves the electronic theft of cellular telephone numbers and access codes.

Phishing is an Internet-based scam that is designed to steal valuable information such as credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, user IDs, and passwords. A typical phishing reaches up to 1 million e-mail inboxes.



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