Chmod File and Folder Permission - Oprekin

chmod 777 I'm trying to change the permissions of temp_dir to 777. Why are these commands not accomplishing that? I'm using Linux by the way.. The reason 777 is bad is because other gives permissions to anyone who has access to your computer: for example, if you're hacked, the hacker

an777 app, The chmod command allows users to change read and write permissions in Unix systems. This guide covers how to use chmod to view and modify these permission on.