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Cybersecurity for data science
White, Gray, adn Black Hat Hackers
History of hacking
Hacking began in 1878 with phone line pranks, evolved at MIT in the 1950s, and became linked to cybercrime by the 1970s.
Black Hat Hackers
Black hat hackers operate for financial gain, stealing usernames, passwords, and sensitive data, or causing chaos purely for their own enjoyment, often engaging in illegal activities.
Gray Hat Hackers
Gray hat hackers seek to identify vulnerabilities without malicious intent, often contacting site owners to report issues and requesting payment for fix details, straddling legal boundaries.
White Hat Hackers
White hat hackers enhance client security by strengthening systems, participating in bug bounty programs, and disclosing any discovered vulnerabilities to improve overall protection.
Ethical vs Unethical hacking
Ethical hacking aims to improve security with permission, while unethical hacking involves illegal activities, such as stealing data or causing harm without consent.
How all three forms of hacking-related to Cyber Security
All three forms of hacking play completely different roles in cybersecurity. White hat hackers strengthen defences and protect data with ethically. Gray hat hackers identify vulnerabilities without malicious intent. Black hat hackers exploit security holes and steal information for personal gain.
Additional Resources
Brief history of cybersecurity and hacking https://cybernews.com/security/brief-history-of-cybersecurity-and-hacking/ Different Types of Hackers: The 6 Hats Explained https://sectigostore.com/blog/different-types-of-hackers-hats-explained/ Types of hackers: Black hat, white hat, red hat and more https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/answer/What-is-red-and-white-hat-hacking