Types of Hacking
Types of Hacking
Hacking is identifying weakness in computer systems or networks to exploit its weaknesses to gain access. Example of Hacking: Using password cracking algorithm to gain access to a system. In this tutorial we discuss about types of hacking. We can segregate hacking into different types depending on what the hacker is trying to achieve.
- Website Hacking
- Network Hacking
- Email Hacking
- Password Hacking
- Computer Hacking
Network Hacking
Hacking a network means gathering information about a network by using tools like Telnet, NS lookup, Ping, Tracert, Netstat, etc. with the intent to harm the network system and hamper its operation.
Email Hacking
Email Hacking includes gaining unauthorized access to an Email account and using it without taking the consent of its owner for sending out spam links, third-party threats, and other such harmful activities.
Password Hacking
This is the process of recovering secret passwords from data that has been stored in or transmitted by a computer system.
Computer Hacking
This is the process of stealing computer ID and password by applying hacking methods and getting unauthorized access to a computer system.