White, Grey, and Black Hat Hackers

Grey hat hackers explore system vulnerabilities without malicious intent, often without permission. They may disclose flaws to organizations or the public, walking an ethical middle ground.

Hacking originated in the 1960s at MIT with the Tech Model Railroad Club, where the term described creative problem-solving. As computers and networks grew in the 1970s and 1980s, hacking shifted toward unauthorized access. The rise of the internet in the 1990s further fueled both ethical hacking and cybercrime activities

White-hat hackers are ethical security experts who identify and fix vulnerabilities in systems, helping organizations strengthen cybersecurity and prevent malicious attacks.

White Hat Hackers

History

Grey Hat Hackers

Resources

White, Grey, and Black Hat Hackers

1. https://www.uscybersecurity.net/white-hat-hacker-black-hat-hacker/ 2.https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2021/06/white-hat-black-hat-grey-hat-hackers-whats-the-difference 3.https://www.wired.com/2016/04/hacker-lexicon-white-hat-gray-hat-black-hat-hackers/

Black Hat Hackers

Ethical vs Unethical hacking

Ethical vs Unethical hacking

Black hat hackers are malicious individuals who exploit system vulnerabilities to steal data, disrupt services, or cause damage, often for financial gain or personal motives.

Ethical hacking involves authorized security testing to protect systems, while unethical hacking exploits vulnerabilities without permission, often for malicious purposes like theft or disruption.

White hat hackers strengthen security by ethically identifying vulnerabilities and preventing breaches.Grey hat hackers operate in a middle ground, finding flaws without permission but sometimes disclosing them for good. Black hat hackers exploit vulnerabilities for malicious purposes, forcing cybersecurity teams to develop stronger defenses.