White, Grey, and Black Hat Hackers

White, Grey, and Black Hat Hackers

Mai Fukushige

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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

A brief history of hacking

Hacking originally described technology modification. It transitioned from early telephone exploits to modern cyber threats, becoming associated with cybercrime in the 1980s, particularly with the Morris Worm, leading to new cybercrime laws.

1878

The first hacking

1960s

Phreaking

1980s

Computer hacking

1990s

Hacking frompersonal computer

White Hat Hackers

White hat hackers are cybersecurity professionals who test internet systems for vulnerabilities to help organizations identify and address security weaknesses before they can be exploited in cyberattacks.​ They are usually paid employees.

Grey Hat Hackers

Grey hat hackers access computer systems to inform administrators of network vulnerabilities without malicious intent. While they may request a finder's fee for their services, they can also expose sensitive information for political reasons.

Black Hat Hackers

Black hat hackers are criminals who violate computer security to gain unauthorized access to systems for various purposes including personal gain, financial profit, revenge, and other malicious intents. They often steal sensitive information such as passwords and credit card details causing significant harm to individuals and organizations.

Ethical vs. Unethical hacking

White hat hackers are considered ethical hackers because they hack with permission to identify vulnerabilities and help organizations prepare for potential attacks. In contrast, black hat and grey hat hackers engage in unethical hacking as their activities are conducted without authorization and are typically illegal. These hackers often pursue financial gain or personal motives through their actions.

How all three forms of hacking-related to Cyber Security

White hat hackers contribute to cyber security by identifying and fixing vulnerabilities to help to make systems and networks more resilient against cyberattacks. In contrast, black hat and grey hat hacking are illegal and often linked to cyberattacks. However, these activities can also expose vulnerabilities in organizational networks which ultimately aid in the development of more effective cybersecurity strategies.

Three additional sources

A Brief History of Hacking

Fox, J. (2022, December 5). A Brief History of Hacking | Cobalt. Www.cobalt.io.https://www.cobalt.io/blog/history-of-hacking

What Is Hacking? - Definition, History, Types & More

What Is Hacking? - Definition, History, Types & More | Proofpoint AU. (2023, March 21). https://www.proofpoint.com/au/threat-reference/hacking

What Is Hacking? Types of Hacking & More

Fortinet. (2022). What Is Hacking? Types of Hacking & More. Fortinet. https://www.proofpoint.com/au/threat-reference/hacking

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