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    How Computer Hacking Has Impacted Technology

    When we hear the term “computer hacking,” many of us may have an initial image of a scheming evil-doer in a dark room plotting to wreak havoc on some poor, unprotected network. In some cases, that image isn’t far off from the truth. However, in many cases today, computer hacking has become a fundamental process used by many businesses to ensure (ironically) that their networks are secure enough to thwart possible cyber-attacks and hacktivists.