Cyber Security - Hackers

A Brief History of Hacking

• Hacking emerged with early computers, evolving from benign experimentation to malicious attacks, significantly impacting cybersecurity practices globally.

gREYHat Hackers

Grey hat hackers operate between ethical and malicious hacking, identifying vulnerabilities without malicious intent but often without official authorization.

bLACKHat Hackers

Black hat hackers exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain, causing harm through unauthorized access, data theft, and malicious attacks.

White hat hackers use their skills ethically, helping organizations strengthen security by identifying and fixing vulnerabilities in systems.

White Hat Hackers

Relation to Cyber Security

Ethical vs Unethical

White, grey, and black hat hackers all highlight the need for robust cybersecurity, influencing policies, practices, and awareness to safeguard against threats.

Ethical hacking aims to improve security, while unethical hacking seeks personal gain, often compromising data and systems.

Resources

• Engebretson, P. (2013). The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Made Easy. Syngress.
• Mitnick, K. D., & Simon, W. L. (2005). The Art of Intrusion: The Real Stories Behind the Exploits of Hackers, Intruders and Deceivers. John Wiley & Sons.
• Moore, R. (2010). Cybercrime: Investigating High-Technology Computer Crime. Anderson Publishing.