looking for a way to get in? Most would
think they were under assault, and would call the police! Most people feel they have a right to what is theirs,
and to their peace of mind, regardless of the quality of their locks.
Software professionals should never condone the spreading of viruses, Trojan horses, or worms. The ACM
Code of Ethics provides clear guidance:
1.2 Avoid harm to others.
1.3 Be honest and trustworthy.
1.7 Respect the privacy of others.
2.8 Access computing... resources only when authorized to do so.
HACKERS
Hackers are people who believe themselves to be, and who often are, astute technically. One page on the
web defines hackers this way (http://tlc.discovery.com/convergence/hackers/glossary/glossary.html):
hacker n. 1. A person who enjoys exploring the details of programmable systems and how to stretch their
capabilities. 2. One who programs enthusiastically. 3. A person who is good at programming quickly. 4. An expert
at a particular program, as in ???a Unix hacker.??? 5. [deprecated] A malicious meddler who tries to discover sensitive
information by poking around. The correct term for this sense is ???cracker.??™
The current sense of the word is generally positive. That is, a hacker knows a lot and uses that knowledge
to improve systems and expand capabilities.
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