What is Hack?

A hack, or hacking, is the process whereby a malicious third-party cybercriminal breaks into a computer system or network that they do not legally have access to. Hacks can be carried out to steal sensitive data, for monetary gain, or for other malicious intentions. The process of hacking can also be used for legitimate purposes by various enterprise, private, or government entities to stop cybercriminals from carrying out online criminal activity.