What Is a Hacker Who Breaks into Other People's Computer

question 205

Multiple Choice

What is a hacker who breaks into other people's computer systems and may just look around or steal and destroy information?

• A)script kiddies
• B)black-hat hacker
• C)white-hat hacker
• D)cracker

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Definitions:

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to influence or regulate different aspects of its economy.

Coase Theorem

Suggests that if property rights are clearly defined and transaction costs are low, parties will negotiate to solve externalities on their own.

Externalities

Costs or benefits that affect a party who did not choose to incur that cost or benefit, often leading to market failures.

Private Sector

The part of the economy that is run by individuals and companies for profit and is not state controlled.