Hacking originated in the 1960s at MIT, evolving from exploring phone systems (phreaking) to computer systems.
02.
White Hat Hackers
Ethical hackers employed by organizations to find vulnerabilities and improve security through penetration testing.
03.
Grey Hat Hackers
Expose vulnerabilities without permission, sometimes for recognition or to force improvements, but without malicious intent.
04.
Black Hat Hackers
Criminally exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain, causing damage, stealing data, or disrupting systems.
05.
Ethical vs. Unethical hacking
Ethical hacking is authorized, benefits the target, and improves security. Unethical hacking is unauthorized and malicious.
06.
Cyber Security
How are they related to cybersecurity?
All three inform cybersecurity. White hats strengthen defenses, black hats expose weaknesses, and grey hats highlight vulnerabilities requiring attention. Analyzing their methods enhances security strategies and tools.
White, Grey, and Black Hat Hackers
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White, Grey, and Black Hat Hackers
A brief summary
01.
History
Hacking originated in the 1960s at MIT, evolving from exploring phone systems (phreaking) to computer systems.
02.
White Hat Hackers
Ethical hackers employed by organizations to find vulnerabilities and improve security through penetration testing.
03.
Grey Hat Hackers
Expose vulnerabilities without permission, sometimes for recognition or to force improvements, but without malicious intent.
04.
Black Hat Hackers
Criminally exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain, causing damage, stealing data, or disrupting systems.
05.
Ethical vs. Unethical hacking
Ethical hacking is authorized, benefits the target, and improves security. Unethical hacking is unauthorized and malicious.
06.
Cyber Security
How are they related to cybersecurity?
All three inform cybersecurity. White hats strengthen defenses, black hats expose weaknesses, and grey hats highlight vulnerabilities requiring attention. Analyzing their methods enhances security strategies and tools.
07.
Additional Sources
1. https://us.norton.com/blog/emerging-threats/black-white-and-gray-hat-hackers2. https://www.uscsinstitute.org/cybersecurity-insights/blog/understanding-the-difference-between-black-white-and-gray-hat-hackers 3. https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/spotlight/black-gray-white-hat-hackers