Hacking: "Slang word for a computer enthusiast. One who breaks into the computer system of a company or government." 1 Most hackers break into computers not to wreak havoc, but simply to explore and share information with one another. A small minority, however, do wish to create mischief. These individuals are the ones who have the public fearing hackers. They are genuinely responsible for the Media calling hackers criminals. These individuals and gangs purposely break into …showed first 75 words of 707 total…

…showed last 75 words of 707 total…the future. Unless people take responsibility into there own hands to protect themselves from prying eyes, their lives can and will be intruded upon. We can take precautions with current software like “Black Ice”, and many more, and surely many more to come following those. BIBLIOGRAPHY 1) Collins English Mini Dictionary. 1993. 2) Jeff Pomerantz. IST 443. Fall, 2000. 3) www.hackers.com/html/information.html <http://www.hackers.com/html/information.html> 4) www.time.com/time/magazine/archive/1995/950227/950227.technology.html