Hacking is unauthorised access to a computer, its files and programmes. 'Hackers' hack for a multitude of reasons including; their own amusement, challenge or sometimes financial, ideological or commercial gain.

The act of breaking into a computer program in order to steal company information, disrupt services or simply for fun.

A slang term for a computer enthusiast. Among professional programmers, the term hacker implies an amateur or a programmer who lacks formal training. The term hacker refers to individuals who gain unauthorized access to computer systems for the purpose of stealing and corrupting data. Hackers, themselves, maintain that the proper term for such individuals is cracker. Hacking is the art of penetrating a computer's security for reasons of curiosity and not to make mischief or damage the system in any way shape or form. Irregardless of which definition you choose to use, hacking is illegal and any attempts to upload anything hacking related, disclaimers or not, will not be tolerated in any way.

This term is used to indicate breaking into computers or computer networks by avoiding safety measures. Persons who perform the act of hacking, are called hackers.

In the olden days, hacking referred to basically exploring and figuring out how the wired world works. Geeks who did this were called hackers. However, today, the term is often used to describe computer criminals who break into or harm computers. Purists want those who break into computers to be called as “crackers” rather than “hackers”.

using one's skill in computer programming to gain illegal or unauthorized access to a file or network.

Using a computer to break into a remote computer system.

the process of gaining unauthorised access to computer systems for the purpose of stealing and corrupting data.

breaking into a network with the intention of doing some harm or gaining advantage. For example, a hacker may hack into a website to steal data or to destroy it.

original term referred to learning programming languages and computer systems; now associated with the process of bypassing the security systems on a computer system or network

In general, writing code for computers. In a security context, the term often is used to mean exploiting system vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access.

Using one's knowledge of computer programming to gain illegal or unauthorized access to a computer file or network.

Attempting to break into another system on which you have no account or authorization. .

trying to steal someoneâ€(tm)s personal information through the Internet.

Gaining access to a remote computer without the authorisation to do so. Usually for the purposes of stealing confidential information or the malicious destruction of data.

The word hacking is often used to describe to very different activities: (1) Slang-word meaning the practice of individuals attempting to gain unauthorised access to computer systems, data, etc. In the computer industry, this practice is actually known as cracking. Due to media indifference and ignorance, the two terms are often confused. (2) A very good programmer, particularly one who knows alot about hardware programming / interfacing. This use of the word "hacker" is what is generally understood in the computer industry. Someone who "hacks" is therefore a "hacker." The term "hacker" might also be used in the software industry to mean an individual who tampers or "reverse engineers" programs in order to make changes to the way they run, or understand the machine code used by the program.

An umbrella term encompassing all attempts at unauthorised access to computer systems, including malicious software, malicious modification of hardware and denial of service (DoS). (See: IT security).

Gaining unauthorised access to computer systems or programs for any reason is referred to as hacking. It is one of the major threats to data security and is illegal.

The act of accessing computer systems illegally.

Hacking is one way through which someone can gain access to your PC. Hacking means unauthorized use or attempts to circumvent the security mechanisms of an information system, network, or personal computer. Hackers hack for their own amusement, challenge or sometimes for financial, ideological or criminal gain.

The process of a person trying to break into a secure computer system.

the unauthorized use of a computer system or program

Hacking is the process of accessing a person's computer system without authorization.

Originally referred to playing around with computer systems; now often used to indicate destructive computer activity.

Unauthorised entry into a network or website by breaking security systems.