... illegal access to other peoples computers. It is usually done via telephone networks like the Internet which can allow hackers to get access to computers anywhere in the world. Some hackers break into other peoples computer systems just for the pleasure of achieving something which is hard to do. Most hackers though do it for malicious reasons and set out to cause havoc. Hackers may steal information, change or even delete information. They may plant Trojan horse software which sends things like passwords back to the hacker. Hacking is a serious worry for many businesses. It could mean that trades secrets could be sold to competitors. It may cause customers to lose confidence in the business or organisation. Would you place your money in a bank which had been hacked? The Pentagon in the USA, home of the military has been hacked in the past. Could sensitive military information ...

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