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HACKERS

WHite, black and grey

ARUSHI JHA

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Index

1. A brief history of hacking

2. WHITE HAT HACKERS

3. GREY HAT HACKERS

4. BLACK hAT HACKERS

5. Ethical vs. Unethical hacking

6. How all three forms of hacking-related to Cyber Security

7. Three additional sources

Brief History of Hacking

The genesis of hacking dates to the 1960s. Technology enthusiasts started experimental hacking It but with the advent of the internet, it turned into malicious activities and cybercriminal behavior.

White Hat Hackers

White hat hackers are ethical hackers. They help detect security vulnerabilities in systems with explicit consent from the owners. These vulnerabilities are then patched and defended against attackers.

Grey Hat Hackers

Grey hat hackers don't have any ill will but work without explicit permission. They often expose and exploit flaws in a system flaws and then notify the owner about them.

Black Hat Hackers

Black hat hackers are hackers who commit illegal activities. They exploit system vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data and damage networks for financial gain.

Ethical vs Unethical Hacking

Ethical hacking involves permitted and bounded security testing to improve the defensive mechanism, whereas unethical hacking involves violating systems with illegal access in order to cause damage or theft.

How are they related?

White hats guard cybersecurity based on their mechanisms of defense. Grey hats fall under the grey boundary where, after discovery sometimes, enhancement in security is possible. Black hats are considered to be the main threat to cybersecurity for which defense is necessary. All these categories together contribute to shaping both offensive and defensive efforts in cybersecurity.

Additional Resources

1. https://www.varonis.com/blog/types-of-hackers
2. https://www.cyberdegrees.org/resources/what-is-ethical-hacking/
3. https://www.comptia.org/content/guides/what-is-hacking

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