Hackers, Crackers and Protection

Hi all,
I don't know why all people misunderstand this matter, Hackers !! , Who are the Hackers?? and What is the difference between Hackers and Crackers?, Please focus on the Following and read this article :

First: Hackers
Who are the Hackers?
A Hacker is somebody who is very genius & has the ability to understand computer languages, they are programmers, web designers, network administrators, Computer Security officers ...etc

What do they do?
They believe in computers & they make useful programs [even for free] , Designing and write applications for web, making operating systems and make every thing in the Computer's software .

Notes about Hackers:
1. They are good people
2. They build more and more to the world to have a better technology
3. They don't harm Computers
4. They don't make viruses, Worms and Trojan Horses or any software that can cause damages ,
and They have the ability to access to unauthorized areas but when they do they never think to delete, modify or Copy data .

Second: Crackers :affraid:
Who are The Crackers?
A Cracker is someone who has the ability to access to an unauthorized areas, but they Destroy data .

What do they do?
They Believe that they are Smart, they destroy data, crack passwords, Steal Emails, Accounts or even stealing money on the Internet, Cracking Websites, a Group of them has the ability to make Viruses, Worms and Trojan Horses,

Notes about Crackers:
1. They are thieves
2. They don't make Useful stuff
3. Most of them don't have Computer's knowledge, They can't even Program
4. Most of them use other's Programs to Crack Computers

Third: Protection
Ofcourse you should protect yourself from Crackers :face: ,
Linux Users [8% of World Computer Users] : You are already Protected , First Because most of Linux Users has the ability of programming and understanding how to protect themselves. Second Most Crackers make Viruses, Worms ...etc to windows because it is a popular operating system

Windows Users [89% of World Computer Users]: You Need Antivirus Softwares and Firewall Softwares , My Personal recommendation is The " AVG Free " coz it's the best antivirus software & The " Zone Alarm Free " coz again it's the best firewall software and it's free .
Download them now they work and they are free .
About Mac users ; really I don't know i never use Mac system, but you can go to Google and Search about protection in Mac system

Notes:
1. A Hacker can become A Cracker, but A Cracker can't be A Hacker, I Mean that Hackers Can make what Crackers Do, But Crackers can't make what Hackers can Do
2. Hackers Build, Crackers Destroy

I'll write an Article about what crackers can do exactly .

:D Nice Topic
:P Great Info
:lol: Can't wait 4 Your upcoming Articles
:roll: Keep up The Good Work .