What is ethical hacking ?

Ethical hacking is an authorized attempt to access a computer system or an application and obtain data in an unauthorized way. Ethical hackers use the same techniques and strategies to access confidential information as other hackers, but they do so legally and with the permission of their employer.

Types of Hackers :

1.White Hat Hackers

2.Black Hat Hackers

3.Grey Hat Hackers

4.Script Kiddies

5.State Sponsored Hackers

6.Hacktivists

7.Cyber Terrorists

8.Suicide Hackers

9.Spy Hackers

1.White Hat Hackers

White hat hackers, also called ethical hackers, are frequently employed as security experts by businesses or governments. They only hack systems with authorization and good intentions to report vulnerabilities so they may be corrected. Their work is lawful because they are paid for their services and have the organization's approval.

2. Black Hat Hackers

Black hat hackers are renowned for purposefully breaking into computer networks. They might also disseminate malware that steals passwords, credit card numbers, and other private data, damages files, or seizes control of systems. Black hats are driven by selfish motives like monetary gain, retaliation, or the desire to cause chaos.

3.Gray Hat Hackers

The term "gray hat hacker" refers to someone who may transgress moral or ethical guidelines without having harmful intent, like black hat hackers.

4.Script Kiddie

A script kiddie is a non-expert who breaks into computer systems by using pre-packaged automated tools written by others, usually with little understanding of the underlying concept.

5.State Sponsored Hackers

State-sponsored cyber attacks, also known as nation-state cyber attacks are cyberattacks conducted or supported by governments or government agencies against other nations, organizations, or individuals.

6.Hacktivist

A hacktivist-launched attack is usually the work of an individual or a group trying to convey a message and influence people and organizations by using hacking techniques to spread their message.

7.Cyber Terrorists

Cyber terrorism (also known as digital terrorism) is defined as disruptive attacks by recognised terrorist organisations against computer systems with the intent of generating alarm, panic, or the physical disruption of the information system.

8.Suicide Hacker :

As we knew person who is attempting to suicide is in extreme state of mind. Same way, suicide hackers are those who hack for some crucial purpose. They are not afraid of any consequences of their act, like they don’t bother to suffer for illegal activity or long-term jail. Such suicide hackers can do good or bad in their own way.

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