How2: Be A Hacker
February 1st, 4:30p – 6:00pm
Star’s Lounge (located in the Student Life Building)
The Computer Science Club will be co-sponsoring “How2: Be A Hacker” with the Star’s Lounge as part of their ongoing How2 series. “How2: be a Hacker” will be the follow up to “How2: be a Techie” during which students disassembled a computer and made their own ethernet cords.
During this event students can once again make their own Ethernet cable (which they take home to keep), and they will delve further into the world of computers, networking, and personal online security as they take part in a “Hacker 101” during which they will learn the basics of IP addresses and how internet pages come from all over the world to their screen. We will also discuss the recent SOAP/PIPA and ACTA legislation and what it would mean for the Internet. Finally, we will discuss the proliferation of private information on the internet and how we can take basic steps to protect ourselves, our families, and our friends.
How2 events are open to all UIS students at no cost. Past How2 series events have included “How2: Make Your Own Paper”, “How2: Grow A Potted Plant”, and “How2: Relax Before Finals”. For information on future How2 events please check out the Star’s Lounge on facebook.
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