CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices Question 66 of 177

Societal Impacts — Question 7

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What is hacking and spoofing ?

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Hacking refers to gaining unauthorized access to a network or computer or digital files, with an intention to steal or manipulate data or information or to install malware.

Spoofing refers to as a fraudulent or malicious practice in which communication is sent from an unknown source disguised as a trusted source known to the receiver.