Hacking

Introduction
Hacking is the means of gaining unauthorised access to a computer system for the purpose of stealing or corrupting data.

Video
Watch this short documentary about Kevin Mitnick, one of the world's most infamous computer hackers.

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Task 1
What advice would you give to someone who is worried about? Create an Edu account with Glogster and create a Glog of 3-5 tips to avoid being hacked.

Task 2
Read this definition of the [|Computer Misuse Act 1990]. In your own words, state the 3 things that are now an offence under the act.

Extension Task
The case of hacker Gary McKinnon has had a very high profile in recent years. Write a short essay describing Gary McKinnon's story.