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- 3. hat hacker is a cybercriminal who breaks into computer systems and networks without permission to steal data, cause damage, or extort money
- 5. the process of converting readable data into a secure code to prevent unauthorized access
- 7. a collection of facts, numbers, measurements, or observations that convey basic units of information and meaning.
- 8. hat hacker a computer security expert who accesses systems or networks without permission, but without the malicious intent of a criminal
- 10. intentional aggressive behavior inflicted through digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets
- 12. administrator an IT professional who installs, configures, and maintains an organization's computer networks and infrastructure to ensure they run reliably, securely, and efficiently.
- 13. an organized collection of digital data stored electronically in a computer system and managed by a software program called a database management system (DBMS)
- 14. network a system of connected computing devices that communicate and share resources using wired or wireless media
- 15. : the malicious act of publishing someone's private or personal information online without their permission to harass, shame, or intimidate them
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- 1. the quality or state of being exposed to physical or emotional harm, or a weakness that leaves a system open to attack
- 2. A hacker is most commonly a person who seeks unauthorized access to a computer system or network. The word is also used for a skilled programmer or computer
- 4. an act of breaking a law, rule, contract, or a physical barrier
- 6. identification information any data that can be used to identify a specific person, either by itself or when combined with other details
- 9. : he practice of protecting systems, networks, programs, and data from digital attacks, damage, or unauthorized access
- 11. hat hacker an authorized cybersecurity expert who breaks into computer systems with permission to find security flaws before malicious hackers can exploit them