4.1B - White, Grey, and Black Hat Hackers

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF HACKING

- By HARISH NANDHAN SHANMUGAM

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Hacking began in the 1960s, when tech enthusiasts explored telecom and computer systems. It became popular in the 1980s when cyberspace attackers took advantage of loopholes. Today, hacking comprises both ethical hacking—where experts assist companies in safeguarding sensitive data—and criminal activities like cyberattacks.

BRIEF HISTORY OF HACKING

Ethics hackers, who also go by the name "white hat hackers," use their skills to protect and improve the security of companies. Legally, they check systems for errors, therefore preventing breaches. Often used by organizations or governmental bodies, they are vitally important in detecting vulnerabilities before malignant hackers may find value for them.

WHITE HAT HACKERS

There is a lot of goodwill among grey-hat hackers who work between the boundary of what is legal and what is illegal. They may exploit system vulnerabilities without permission and then notify the corporation. Their actions, in contrast to those of white hats, are not always permitted, despite the fact that they normally make an effort to improve security. They are ethical concerns because they are hard to predict.

GREY HAT HACKERS

The black hat Hackers engage in illegal activities by exploiting of system flaws for their personal gain or malicious reasons. They frequently commit crimes like data theft, malware installation, and disruption. They disregard moral limits and commonly sell stolen data or access on the dark web, driven by monetary gain, retaliation, or fame.

BLACK HAT HACKERS

Ethical hacking is the process of trying systems legally to find holes in them, which helps companies make their security better. Unethical hacking, on the other hand, hacks systems for harmful intent, resulting in destruction and theft. While ethical hackers respect to the law that protect data, unethical hackers take advantage of flaws for their own benefit, ruining confidence in the internet and technological security.

ETHICAL VS UNETHICAL HACKING

All three techniques of hacking underscore system vulnerabilities, shaping the growth of cybersecurity. White hats improve security by preventing breaches; grey hats reveal holes without malicious intent; while black hats exploit systems maliciously. Their combined efforts determine the future of cybersecurity defenses and the methods used to evaluate and enhance them.

How all three forms of hacking-related to Cyber Security

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