FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A HACKER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of hacker wants to keep computer systems as safe as possible?
A
White hat
B
Grey hat
C
Black hat
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -White hat hackers – sometimes also called “ethical hackers” or “good hackers” – are the antithesis of black hats. They exploit computer systems or networks to identify their security flaws so they can make recommendations for improvement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Grey hat hackers are the balance between white hats and black hats. In contrast to white hats, they do not ask for permission to hack systems but do not perform any other illegal activities like black hat hackers.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three well-known types of hackers in the world of information security: black hats, white hats and grey hats. These colored hat descriptions were born as hackers tried to differentiate themselves and separate the good hackers from the bad.

Detailed explanation-4: -Companies hire White Hats to stress test their information systems. They run deep scans of networks for malware, attempt to hack information systems using methods Black Hats would use, and even try to fool staff into clicking on links that lead to malware infestations.

Detailed explanation-5: -A white hat (or a white-hat hacker, a whitehat) is an ethical security hacker. Ethical hacking is a term meant to imply a broader category than just penetration testing. Under the owner’s consent, white-hat hackers aim to identify any vulnerabilities the current system has.

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