Hacking and Privacy

Why do hackers hack?

• To make discoveries

• To protect information

• To steal information and money

• To expose corruption

• None of these

Answer explanation

Hackers are often depicted in the media as malicious geniuses, but there are many different reasons to hack—some good, some bad, and some morally ambiguous.

Which of these is NOT a hack?

• Using a bicycle to power a computer

• Stealing an unlocked bicycle

• Building a working bicycle out of discarded umbrellas

• Creating a kinetic bicycle sculpture

Answer explanation

All of these can be considered hacks except for stealing an unlocked bicycle. That isn’t creative problem solving; it’s just mean.