Crash Course Computer Science #32: Hackers and Cyber Attacks

This episode discusses hackers and their strategies for breaking into computer systems. Now, not all hackers are malicious cybercriminals intent on stealing your data (these people are known as Black Hats). There are also White Hats who hunt for bugs, close security holes and perform security evaluations for companies. There are a lot of different motivations for hackers-sometimes just amusement or curiosity, sometimes for money, and sometimes to promote social or political goals. We are going to walk you through some of the strategies hackers use to gain access to your devices, so you can be better prepared to keep your data safe.