FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A HACKER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of hacker will be contracted to perform an attack against the target system to identify for bugs?
A
White Hat
B
Grey Hat
C
Black Hat
D
Silver Hat
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: -White hat hackers probe cybersecurity weaknesses to help organizations develop stronger security; black hat hackers are motivated by malicious intent; and Gray hat hackers operate in the nebulous area in between-they’re not malicious, but they’re not always ethical either.

Detailed explanation-3: -Yellow hat hackers focus on social media. They often have malicious intent and attempt to hack or steal Facebook, Twitter or other social media accounts. These actions are illegal. Yellow hat hackers are usually motivated by gaining access to personal data or getting revenge on a person or organization.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kevin Mitnick. Formerly known as the most wanted cybercriminal in America, Mitnick was arrested in 1995 and served five years in jail for his hacking. After that brush with the law, he became a white hat hacker and now runs a security consulting firm.

Detailed explanation-5: -Blue hat hackers, also known as ethical hackers or good hackers, are the antithesis of black hats. They use their skills for good rather than malicious purposes and are often employed by businesses or governments to uncover potential security vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks.

There is 1 question to complete.