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Which of the following statements is NOT true?
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Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A.

Hacking a computer is always illegal and punishable by law.

B.

Cookies allow a visited website to store its own information about a user on the user's computer.

C.

Open source software is computer software with its source code made available.

D.

A firewall is a program or hardware device that filters the information coming through an internet connection to a computer system.

Correct option is A

Not all hacking is illegal. Ethical hacking, for example, is conducted with permission to identify vulnerabilities and improve security. Thus, statement (a) is not true.
Important Key Points:
1. Ethical Hacking - Performed by professionals with permission to find vulnerabilities in systems.
2. Open Source Software - Allows anyone to view, modify, and distribute the source code.
Knowledge Booster:
· Cookies: Small files stored on a user's computer by websites to remember preferences and user activities.
· Open Source Software: Programs whose source code is open to everyone to modify or enhance.
· Firewall: A security measure that filters incoming and outgoing traffic to protect a network from unauthorized access.

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