FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A HACKER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of hacker can be prosecuted under UK IT legislation?
A
Black hat
B
Grey hat
C
White hat
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Black hat hackers are cybercriminals that illegally crack systems with malicious intent. Seeking to gain unauthorized access to computer systems is the definition of black hat hacking.

Detailed explanation-2: -U.S. and state authorities can punish black hat hackers under a number of computer crime statutes and other state and federal laws. Penalties for conviction on different classes of misdemeanors and felonies include fines, jail time or both.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most famous black hat hackers Quite possibly, the most well-known dark cap programmer is Kevin Mitnick, who, at a certain point, was the most needed cybercriminal on the planet.

Detailed explanation-4: -Red hat hackers are hired by government agencies to spot vulnerabilities in security systems, with a specific focus on finding and disarming black hat hackers. They’re known to be particularly ruthless in their hunt for black hat criminals, and typically use any means possible to take them down.

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