Brainpop's Hackers

"White hats" search for weaknesses in networks.

"Phreakers" invented ways to hack the phone system to make calls for free.

In the 1950's computers were only used by governments and businesses.

"hackathons" are places to practice coding techniques and problems.

"Access to computers should be unrestricted," is referred to as what?

MIT students created new programs in the dead of night to avoid being discovered.

"Expert coder" is the original definition of the term "hacker."

In the 1950's computers were mainly used to solve complicated math problems.

Some hackers use their skills negatively to knock out websites and destroy information.

In 1961 "Spacewar," the first video game was created by MIT students.

"Fight the power," and "Collaborate" are concepts very important to hackers.

In 1959, the school MIT offered its first class in computer programming.

"Black hats" are a name for coders who use skills to destroy networks.

In the 1960's hackers believed information wanted to be free.