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  1. Hacker

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    A hacker is an individual who possesses advanced computing skills and uses them to gain unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or data. The term encompasses a broad spectrum of practitioners, ranging from malicious cybercriminals engaged in data theft and extortion, to skilled programmers and security researchers who exploit vulnerabilities for defensive purposes, to hobbyists who explore computing systems out of intellectual curiosity. The definition and social perception of "hac…

  2. Hacker

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    Contemporary Significance
    In the early 21st century, hacking has become a critical factor in international relations, corporate cybersecurity strategy, and individual digital safety. Nation-states maintain sophisticated cyber warfare capabilities, while cryptocurrency infrastructure has created new economic incentives for criminal hacking operations. Simultaneously, the hacker ethos of technical mastery and institutional skepticism has influenced mainstream technology cul…

  3. Hacker

    Linked via "Cybersecurity"

    See Also
    Cybersecurity
    Computer Security
    Crackers and Cracking

  4. Information Technology

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    IT's utility is massively amplified by its capacity for interconnection. Computer networks allow geographically disparate components to share resources and exchange information. The global interconnection is underpinned by the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP), which standardizes communication across heterogeneous networks.
    The speed of data transmission (bandwidth) continues to increase, driven by advancements in fiber optics and wireless spectrum utilization. The pervasive nature of networking has made issues like [cybersecurity](/entries/c…

  5. Smart Traffic Light Systems

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    Cybersecurity Concerns
    As these systems become increasingly connected to broader smart city networks, they face potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Unauthorized access could theoretically allow manipulation of signal timing to create traffic chaos or strategic congestion favoring particular routes.
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