COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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are criminals who break into computer networks with malicious intent.
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are vigilantes who find system vulnerabilities and inform the organisation, or the public, rather than exploit the vulnerability.
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are employed by an organisation to test the security of their computer network. Also known as penetration testers.
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like to wear hats that are black.
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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 hacker is an individual who uses computer, networking or other skills to overcome a technical problem. The term also may refer to anyone who uses their abilities to gain unauthorized access to systems or networks in order to commit crimes.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.