Hacker vs Cracker | Difference between Hackers and Crackers

My Earlier post was about the Basic Definition of Hacker and Hacking and i also discussed that how to become a hacker.In this Post,i am Going to Discuss about the differences Between Hackers and Crackers.


Difference Between Hackers and Crackers


Hackers and Crackers are seems to be same words ,But a Great difference exists between Hackers and Crackers. First of all ,Hackers and Crackers have a same amount of knowledge and Experience,but the difference is about,How they are using their knowledge.Hackers are good guys,who use their Knowledge in positive direction.like hackers are appointed by companies and police to solve their problems or cases.On the other hand ,Crackers are Bad guys,who use their knowledge for Illegal and negative purposes.like Crackers stole the money from the bank by hacking into the bank's website.


             Hackers                                                                                 Crackers      
     
1. Lots of knowledge and experience                                            1.  Same amount of                                                                                              
about computers                                                                                  Knowledge and experience


2. Good Guy                                                                                     2. Bad guy


3. Strong Ethics                                                                               3.  Poor Ethics


4. No Crime commited                                                                    4.  Commits Crime


5. Fights Criminals,defend From                                                    5. They are Criminals
    Bad Crackers.