Types of Hack

Cybersecurity

Types of Hackers

White, Grey, and Black Hat Hackers

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ETHICAL VS UNETHICAL

White Hats

Grey Hats

Black Hats

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Malicious hackers who exploit systems for personal gain.

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BLACK HATS

• Engage in illegal activities, such as stealing data or spreading malware.
• Often motivated by financial gain or political reasons.
• Examples: Cybercriminals, identity thieves.

Ethical hackers who use their skills for good.

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White hats

• Work with organizations to identify and fix security vulnerabilities.
• Often employed as security consultants.
• Certifications: CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).

Hackers who operate between ethical and unethical boundaries.

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Grey Hats

• May exploit vulnerabilities without permission but don’t have malicious intent.
• Often report vulnerabilities to the affected organization after exploiting them.
• Can lead to ethical dilemmas in cybersecurity.

Difference b/w Ethical and unethical hack

DIFF B/W ETHICAL AND UNETHICAL

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ETHICAL VS UNETHICAL HACK

• Ethical hacking focuses on securing systems by identifying vulnerabilities with permission.

• Unethical hacking involves exploiting these vulnerabilities for malicious purposes, often resulting in harm or financial loss.

HOW THESE TYPES ARE RELATED TO CYBERSECURITY?

RELATION TO CYBERSECURITY

• All three hacker types significantly impact cybersecurity.

• White hats strengthen defenses, grey hats expose weaknesses, and black hats pose threats.

• Understanding these dynamics helps organizations develop robust security strategies and response plans.

• https://online.king.edu/infographics/different-types-of-hackers-who-are-they/
• https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/types-of-hackers/
• https://www.avast.com/c-hacker-types

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES...

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Grey Hat - Who are they?

• https://usa.kaspersky.com/resource-center/threats/black-hat-hacker

• Hacking refers to the act of exploiting vulnerabilities in computer systems or networks.
• Not all hackers have malicious intent; motivations vary widely.
• Hacking began in the 1960s with computer enthusiasts exploring systems.
• It evolved through the 1980s, leading to both ethical and unethical practices, influencing cybersecurity today.

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