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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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