SEP2605
ASSIGNMENT 2
SEMESTER 2
ANSWERS 2025
SEP2605 ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 2
ANSWERS 2025
, SEP2605
SEMESTER 2/2025
ASSESSMENT 2
Question 1
Main differences between hacking and cracking (examples)
- Definition and connotation
- Hacking: broad term for exploring, understanding, or modifying computer systems
and networks. It can be ethical (white-hat) when done with permission to improve
security, learn, or innovate.
- Cracking: traditionally refers to breaking or bypassing protections to defeat
security controls, often with illicit intent (e.g., stealing data, bypassing software
protections).
- Intent and legality
- Hacking: may be legal or ethical when authorized (e.g., penetration testing,
security research with consent).
- Cracking: usually illegal or illicit (e.g., breaking into systems without permission,
cracking passwords, defeating software copy protections).
- Methods and scope
ASSIGNMENT 2
SEMESTER 2
ANSWERS 2025
SEP2605 ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 2
ANSWERS 2025
, SEP2605
SEMESTER 2/2025
ASSESSMENT 2
Question 1
Main differences between hacking and cracking (examples)
- Definition and connotation
- Hacking: broad term for exploring, understanding, or modifying computer systems
and networks. It can be ethical (white-hat) when done with permission to improve
security, learn, or innovate.
- Cracking: traditionally refers to breaking or bypassing protections to defeat
security controls, often with illicit intent (e.g., stealing data, bypassing software
protections).
- Intent and legality
- Hacking: may be legal or ethical when authorized (e.g., penetration testing,
security research with consent).
- Cracking: usually illegal or illicit (e.g., breaking into systems without permission,
cracking passwords, defeating software copy protections).
- Methods and scope
