Legal Term – Hacking

The unauthorized access to or interference with computer systems or data. It is a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, updated by the Police and Justice Act 2006.
Hacking includes actions such as:

• Accessing computer files or networks without permission.
• Intending to commit further crimes (like theft, fraud, or data destruction).
• Damaging or altering information stored electronically.
  Penalties depend on intent and severity — for instance, hacking into bank systems may lead to imprisonment and fines.
  It is also connected to cybercrime, data protection, and intellectual property violations. The offence may occur even if the hacker uses only a single computer to gain access to another.