Question

difference between hacker and cracker in computer

Answer 1

Crackers, also known as "malicious hackers" and "black-hat hackers", are different because although they have the same skills as a hacker, they use their power to commit criminal acts. For example, crackers can send viruses, steal personal information and commit other crimes using just their skills and a home computer.

Answer 2

$\textbf{Hacker }$:

Hacker is actually a slang word used for a person who is passionate about computers and who like to gather any type of information.

They don't damage one personal account.

$\textbf{Cracker}$:

They gain access to a computer with the intention to steal the information or to cause harm to the computer.

They destroys the software.