Hacking as an instant of Cybercrime
Cybercrime refers to the use of computers and networks to perform illegal activities like Online bullying, spreading computer viruses, unauthorized electronic fund transfers, etc. (Dwan, 1998) we note that most cybercrimes happen through the internet.
Cybercrime is now a real threat to the world. Both at institutional levels and even at Government level. (Dwan, 1998) The acceptance and use of modern technologies and the internet don’t come without its downfalls. Organizations and governments are putting in place various measures to counter this vice, which has become so rampant and scary. One common form of Cybercrime is Hacking and refer to unauthorized accessing a single device (such as a laptop or a smartphone) or a computer network, and people involved are known as Hackers. Hacking when analyzed keenly is not illegal in itself as it is a skill but what people may do with this skill that may be considered illegal.
The use of computers to run successful businesses has become mandatory, but you cannot isolate computer systems; they have to be networked to communicate with companies eternally. (Dwan, 1998) The use of the internet will expose them to hacking. It means that hackers may use your computer to commit fraud, invade privacy, steal corporate, or personal data. It costs many organizations millions of dollars every year when their systems become exposed to or attacked by hackers. It also costs organizations millions of dollars to acquire and maintain systems that guard them against hacking and cybercrimes at large.
Reference
Dwan, B. (1998). Corporate fraud. Computer Fraud & Security, 1998(12), 18-19. doi: 10.1016/s1361-3723(98)80040-7