SLATE author: A. Bluj Computer Hackers Introduction In this activity you will explore computer hacking and several computer hackers. From your explorations, you will answer some questions and create a "Wanted" Poster about one of the hackers. Go to the these websites first:Computer Abuse, Don't Get Into Trouble by Hacking, Definition of Hacking. What kinds of things do computer hackers do? Find out five reasons why hackers do what they do. Then visit the sites about the different hackers. Take some notes. You will be asked to create a "Wanted" poster about one of the hackers on these websites. Web Resources Title Description Computer Abuse/Hackers This site explains hacking and links to other sites about hacking. Profiles of several hackers can be accessed. Developed by NCSU. Don't Get Into Trouble by Hacking Describes a young computer users hacking story and the consequences of his actions. Easy to read in short paragraphs. Definition of a Hacker Definition from the Online Computer Dictionary. Anonymous Teen Hacks NASA (hacker) Interview with anonymous teen hacker who got into NASA's computers. Raphael Gray 2 (hacker) Interiew with Raphael Gray, hacker. Kevin Mitnick (hacker) Description of Kevin Mitnick's case as a hacker. Raphael Gray (hacker) Raphael Gray, a student aged 19, stole credit card information including that of Bill Gates. Smack (hacker) Describes Smak, Carlos Felipe Salgado, Jr., 36, allegedly inserted a program that gathered credit information from a dozen companies selling products over the Internet NCAA site hacked Unknown hacker vandalizes NCAA site with racial slurs. Canadian Teen Hacker Teen hacker breaks into e-mail of 1300 customers in Canada. Work Space Student Name: 1. What are some examples of hacking in the computer world? 2. List five reasons why hackers hack. 3. In your own words, explain some of the negative effects of hacking. Why is hacking bad? 4. Choose one of the hackers you have read about to make a "Wanted" poster. Below, tell who the person is and give a brief description of their crime. What information will you include on your "Wanted" poster? Then use a word processor or desktop publishing program to create your poster. Evaluation To Edit this web page, enter your password and click "go"! Password: