FORMAL PRESENTATION

Brief summary of using Hats

Hacking

Hacking began as a creative, technical endeavor in the 1960s, focused on exploring computing limits. Over time, it evolved, gaining a reputation for both ethical and unethical practicesThere are several hats with which we can explain the hackers: -1) White Hat Hackers2) Grey Hat Hackers3) Black Hat Hackers

Brief History of Hacking

White hat hackers usually use the skill to protect systems. They are hired by organizations to finf vulnerabilites, helping safeguard data anf prevent cyberattacks.

White Hat Hackers

Grey hat Hackers work without permission, identifying weaknesses for various potential ethical gains, but it often happens that that without legal authorization, walking the line between ethical and unethical hacking.

Grey Hat Hackers

Black Hat Hackers

Black hat hackers break into systems with malicious intent, often for financial gain. Their actions are illegal and pose significant security threats.

Ethical hacking aims to improve security and protect data, authorized by organizations, while unethical hacking bypasses permissions, often leading to harm or exploitation

Ethical vs Unethical Hacking

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White, grey, and black hats are integral to cybersecurity’s landscape: white hats reinforce defenses, grey hats highlight overlooked flaws, and black hats expose critical vulnerabilities, guiding security measures

1) "The Truth about Hackers, in Black and White (and Grey)" by Webroot.2) "Black hat, White hat, and Gray hat hackers – Definition 3) Explanation" by Kaspersky. "White vs Gray vs Black Hat Hacking (with Examples)" by CBT Nuggets.

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