Types of hackers.
Types of Hackers
Hackers are classified according to the intent of their actions. The following list classifies hackers according to their intent.
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Ethical Hacker (White hat):A hacker who gains access to systems with a view to fix the identified weaknesses. They may also perform penetration Testing and vulnerability assessments.
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Cracker (Black hat):A hacker who gains unauthorized access to computer systems for personal gain. The intent is usually to steal corporate data, violate privacy rights, transfer funds from bank accounts etc.
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Grey hat:A hacker who is in between ethical and black hat hackers. He/she breaks into computer systems without authority with a view to identify weaknesses and reveal them to the system owner.
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Script kiddies:A non-skilled person who gains access to computer systems using already made tools.
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Hacktivist:A hacker who use hacking to send social, religious, and political etc. messages. This is usually done by hijacking websites and leaving the message on the hijacked website.
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Phreaker:A hacker who identifies and exploits weaknesses in telephones instead of computers. |
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