FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A HACKER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Black hat hackers usually hack for
A
Fun
B
Their own gain
C
Free WiFi
D
To persecute blameless frogs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A black hat hacker is typically one that engages in cybercrime operations and uses hacking for financial gain, cyber espionage purposes or other malicious motives, like implanting malware into computer systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Description. Criminals who intentionally enter computer networks with malicious intent are known as “black hat hackers". They may distribute malware that steals data (particularly login credentials), financial information, or personal information (such as passwords or credit card numbers).

Detailed explanation-3: -Black hat hackers may make money by selling the information they steal on the dark web. Or in some cases, people or companies may pay them under the table to attack specific targets. Some black hat hackers claim to make more than $1 million a year.

Detailed explanation-4: -Black hats – malicious hackers whose primary motivation is collective, personal, or financial gain. These hackers may be amateurs, professional criminals, or nation-state or terrorist supported. Occasionally, they may also be insiders, employed, formerly employed, or affiliated with the victim.

Detailed explanation-5: -White hat hacking is legal as white hat hackers have the permission of the system owner. Hacking performed by black hat hackers is illegal. Large organizations, businesses, and government agencies hire white hat hackers to identify loopholes in their security systems.

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