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Date 10/28/230

White, Grey, and Black Hat Hackers

Aman Rathi

The Dark Side of Hacking

Black Hat Hackers

History

White Hat Hackers

Grey Hat Hackers

Hacking originated in the 1960s, initially at MIT, where tech enthusiasts explored system vulnerabilities. Over time, it evolved into diverse forms, including ethical hacking for cybersecurity.

White Hat Hackers are ethical cybersecurity experts who use their skills to protect systems and find vulnerabilities, ensuring digital safety and preventing malicious attacks.

Grey Hat Hackers, situated between ethical and malicious intent, sometimes breach systems to reveal vulnerabilities but without permission, emphasizing the need for enhanced security.

Black Hat Hackers are malicious individuals who exploit system weaknesses for personal gain, causing data breaches and cyberattacks, demanding strong cybersecurity defenses.

Cybersecurity Relation 1

Cybersecurity Relation 2

Resources

Ethical vs. Unethical hacking

Ethical hacking involves legally and responsibly identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities, while unethical hacking breaches systems without permission for malicious purposes, often causing harm.

White Hat Hackers enhance cybersecurity by identifying and fixing vulnerabilities, securing systems. Grey Hat Hackers, in a gray area, expose flaws that can lead to security improvements.

Black Hat Hackers pose a direct threat, underlining the constant need for robust cybersecurity practices and defenses to protect against malicious attacks.

https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Territory-Secret-History-Cyber/dp/1476763267 https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8853293/