A cracker is someone who tries to break security on computer software. The term is often used synonymously with hacker, but implies only illegal or malicious intent.
Crackers originally targeted protected or copyrighted software, breaching protection to enable copying or modification. The term nowadays also encompasses many types of cybercriminal who bypass computer security methods for criminal ends.
The Japanese government is reported to have commissioned a 'defensive virus'. Is 'defensive' malware ever a good idea? Leave a comment View 11 comments
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