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Understanding hackers to better protect yourself

The term 'hacker' these days tends to generate negative images in the minds of most computer users, but it wasn't always that way.

Hackers, in general, are very curious about technology and they enjoy exploring the inner depths of programming code and hardware functions to see what else can be done with it.

Malicious hackers are more focused and organized these days as the value of their actions has increased exponentially.

Understanding the hacker mentality can be very helpful in defending yourself against their exploits, so this week we take a deep dive into the world of hacking.

Listen in as The Data Doctors discuss the motivations, methods and madness of the hacking world to educate you on prevention.

Join us every Weekend as we discuss your computer questions. You can post questions on Facebook or e-mail your questions during (or before) the broadcast using the ask a question page.

Original Air Dates: May 9, 2009 / May 10, 2009

• What is a Hacker?
• Hacker vs Cracker
• White hat or "ethical" hacker
• Top 5 Non-Criminal Hackers of All Time
• Black hat hackers (crackers)
• Hacking into the mind of a hacker
• Hackers' mind-set: They've done nothing wrong
• CNN video: Inside the mind of a hacker
• DEFCON - Annual hacker's convention
• Basics of hacker prevention
• Malware Trends: What Will Attack Us in 2009?
• Grey hat hackers

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Sneaker: An individual hired to break into places in order to test the security. Many 'sneaker' services now exist for businesses that want to know where they might be vulnerable from a technology standpoint.

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