"Hacking" is a broad term that can refer to various activities involving the unauthorized access, manipulation, or exploitation of computer systems, networks, or data. It's important to note that hacking, in itself, is not inherently illegal or malicious. Ethical hacking, for instance, involves security professionals testing systems to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses, with the goal of improving security. However, when people refer to hacking in a negative context, they often mean activities conducted by malicious hackers, commonly known as "black hat" hackers. Here is a basic overview of how hacking might work, though I want to emphasize that any form of unauthorized access or disruption of computer systems is against the law and unethical. Reconnaissance: Gathering information about the target system or network. This might involve passive techniques such as searching for information online or active techniques like network scanning. Scanning: Identi...