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White, Grey, and Black Hat Hackers
Jayan Agarwal
Created on October 27, 2024
Hacking is considered by most as a taboo, negative activity but it actually originally started as something positive, creative, and innovative.
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White, Grey, and Black Hat Hackers
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White, Grey, and Black Hat Hackers
History
White Hat
Grey Hat
Black Hat
Ethical Vs Unethical (How they relate)
Additional Sources
History
Hacking began positively, as programmers used innovative methods to improve systems and solve challenges. It later diverged into ethical and malicious activities in cybersecurity.
White Hat
White Hat hackers are ethical professionals who strengthen cybersecurity by legally identifying vulnerabilities. Their goal is to safeguard systems and prevent malicious cyber threats.
Grey Hat
Grey Hat hackers identify system weaknesses without permission but don’t exploit them maliciously. They operate between legality and ethics, often exposing issues for awareness.
Black Hat
Black Hat hackers are malicious actors exploiting vulnerabilities for personal gain. Their activities harm systems, leading to data theft, fraud, and security breaches.
How are they Related: White Hat hackers bolster cybersecurity by identifying vulnerabilities ethically. Grey Hats reveal issues without causing harm, often prompting fixes. Black Hats, however, threaten security by exploiting systems for profit, prompting a need for enhanced defenses. Together, they illustrate the complex impact of hacking on cybersecurity.
Ethical vs Unethical
Ethical hacking enhances security legally, aiming to protect systems. Unethical hacking, however, breaches privacy and exploits systems, often causing harm and data theft.
Additional Sources
- https://us.norton.com/blog/emerging-threats/what-is-a-hacker
- https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-12110
- https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2022/09/21/demystifying-ethical-hackers-and-why-modern-organizations-need-them/
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