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WHITE GREY BLACK Hat Hackers

DTSC 5303-802: Cybersecurity for Data Science Assignment

BY SRUTHIJHA PAGOLU

INDEX

Brief history of Hacking

Ethical vs. Unethical hacking

White Hat Hackers

Hacker Roles in Cybersecurity

Grey Hat Hackers

Sources

Black Hat Hackers

Brief History of Hacking

Hacking began in the 1960s at MIT, where computer enthusiasts explored system capabilities, leading to innovations. Over time, hacking became associated with security breaches.

White Hat Hackers

White hat hackers, also known as ethical hackers, legally test security systems to identify vulnerabilities. They help organizations enhance their cyber defenses and prevent attacks.

Grey Hat Hackers

Grey hat hackers operate in a gray area, testing security without permission but not for malicious purposes. Their actions can be seen as both helpful and intrusive.

Black Hat Hackers

Black hat hackers engage in illegal activities, exploiting vulnerabilities to steal data, cause disruptions, or gain unauthorized access to systems for personal gain.

Ethical vs. Unethical hacking

Ethical hacking is authorized and aims to improve security, while unethical hacking is unauthorized and often involves exploiting systems for malicious purposes.

Hacker Roles in Cybersecurity

  • White, grey, and black hat hackers play different roles in cybersecurity.
  • White hats help secure systems through ethical practices, grey hats test boundaries that can lead to vulnerabilities being patched, and black hats exploit weaknesses for malicious purposes.
  • Understanding all three helps improve overall security strategies.

SOURCES

"Understanding the difference between Black, White, and Gray-Hat Hackers"https://www.uscsinstitute.org/cybersecurity-insights/blog/understanding-the-difference-between-black-white-and-gray-hat-hackers "What is the difference between black, white and gray hat hackers?" https://us.norton.com/blog/emerging-threats/black-white-and-gray-hat-hackers "White vs Gray vs Black Hat Hacking (with Examples)" https://www.cbtnuggets.com/blog/certifications/security/white-vs-gray-vs-black-hat-hacking-with-examples

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