COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is meant by the term ‘Black Hat Hacker’
A
Illegal hacker-intent on doing harm
B
Doesn’t steal but may access without permission
C
paid by companies to test their systems fro vulnerabilities.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Black hat hackers are criminals who break into computer networks with malicious intent. They may also release malware that destroys files, holds computers hostage, or steals passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal information.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Black-hat Hackers are also known as an Unethical Hacker or a Security Cracker. These people hack the system illegally to steal money or to achieve their own illegal goals.

Detailed explanation-4: -As much as this type of hacking can improve the level of security, it is still illegal, mainly because these “tests” are done without prior approval. Unlike the gray hat hacker, black hat hackers aren’t looking to expose security flaws but rather use them for personal gain.

Detailed explanation-5: -Solution(By Examveda Team) Malicious hackers who act with the intention of causing harm are Black hats. Black hat refers to a hacker who breaks into a computer system or network with malicious intent.

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