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Old 03-11-2020, 05:04 PM   #15
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Default Re: IN-GAME ONLY: Downloading software illegally

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Originally Posted by Stormcrow View Post
Since Computer Hacking is strictly a cinematic skill, in a more realistic setting you'd probably need to fall back on Streetwise (to get yourself into Dark Web sites where they'll hook you up with what you want), Cryptography (to crack encryption), or Research (to find obscure information or downloads). Actually accessing a restricted server might use Cryptography, Computer Programming (to engineer scams to trick someone into giving you access), or even Fast-Talk (to convince someone to give you a password).
Don't forget there's also Expert Skill (Computer Security), which is sort of the realistic version of Hacking.
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