What does hacking actually LOOK like? For example, what interface is the hacker using, what’s their goal, and are they typing in a bunch of passwords like in the movies?

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What does hacking actually LOOK like? For example, what interface is the hacker using, what’s their goal, and are they typing in a bunch of passwords like in the movies?

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Answer 1

Most of the time ‘hacking’ is literally sticking an IP address into remote desktop/console and guessing an obvious password, this isn’t very flashy or interesting though…

I do wish i had an operating system that made all those clicky/beepy noises and scroll noises that movie computers have.