Computer hacking??

this is a question I got in my information security class at devry. I need help awnsering it.. thank you..

How does hacking interface with applications? Where should we start addressing the security topic for application development?

Computer hacking??pop up blocker

Simple answer, the worm gets in, uses a command line to open and use a program that has an opening and does something (usually malious). The solution to this is not a realistic thing, force the user to verify EVERY file that the CPU tries to open.

Computer hacking??systemworks

U can create a virus just by using C++ or VB/pro, so if C++ and vb/pro create vireses, then vireses run like programs and some programs can't work together. about addresing the security, well first i would start by finding out what kinda security i need, then comes the application development. sorry couldent be more help full.
When hacking, you need to figure out ways to close programs that may come in your way, or you need to figure out ways to disable the Firewall settings. (I'm not a hacker)
unplug the Network cable..................
It is because hacking involves a lot of programs. Programs sometimes interfere with each other. It's like windows drivers often interferes with its OS.