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Types of Hacker (White Hat Hackers (Hack without malicious intent, Full…
Types of Hacker
White Hat Hackers
Hack without malicious intent
Full time job opportunities
Usually improves a company's cyber security
use the same tools as black hat hackers e.g. Rootkit
Use their knowledge for good purpose
Cannot be prosecuted
Grey Hat Hackers
Hack for fun or to "troll" people
Unlikely to exploit company's information/ secrets unless provoked
Found exploits can be reported to the owner and can charge fees to fix the error
Neither "good" or "bad" hackers
Does not use their knowledge for malicious behaviour
Can still be prosecuted
Black Hat Hackers
Hack with malicious intent
Attempts to gain access to exploit information
Hacks for personal benefit (money,reputation,ect)
Use tools to alter functions of a website
Uses social engineering to obtain victims
E.g: Phishing,Ransomware,trojan horse,bug,worms,spy-ware
4.2. the vulnerabilities that can be exploited in a cyber-security attack
types
DoS
Identify theft