What Is Ethical Hacking? I am Ruchitha, working as a content writer for MindMajix technologies. My writings focus on the latest technical software, tutorials, and innovations. I am also into research about AI and Neuromarketing. I am a media post-graduate from BCU – Birmingham, UK. Before, my writings focused on business articles on digital marketing and social media. You can connect with me on LinkedIn. Share: In the 1960s, skilled professionals were re-developing mainframe systems while also working to improve their efficiency. So, the term ‘Hacker’ had its origins at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Today, it is a widely used term. We use it to refer to skilled programmers who can access a computer system without any authorization. The hackers' intentions might be wrong, like, for example, cracking passwords to obtain confidential information.