Introduction of Hacking and Hackers

What is Hacking

 Hacking is identifying weakness in Computer systems or Networks to exploit it's weakness to gain access.
What is Ethical-Hacker

An Ethical-Hacker is a computer and Networking expert who systematically attempts to penetrate a computer system or network on behalf of it's owners for the purpose of finding security vulnerabilities that a malicious Hacker could potential exploit.

What is Hacker


Hacker is a person who finds and exploits the weakness in computer systems or networks to gain access. Hackers are usually skilled computer programming with knowledge of computer security.

Types of Hacker

1. White hat:- A Hacker who gain access to system with a view to fix the identified weakness. They may also perform Penetration testing and Vulnerability assessments.

2. Black hat:- A Hacker who gains unauthorized to computer systems for personal gain. The intent is usually to steal corporate data, violate privacy rights, transfer funds from bank account etc.

3. Gray hat:- A Hacker who is in between White hat and black hat hacker.

4. Script kiddies:- A non-skilled person who gain access to computer systems using already mode tools.

5. Hacktivist:- A Hacker who use hacking to send social, religious and political etc. Message:- This is usually done by hijacking.

6. Phreaker:- A Hacker who identifies and exploits weaknesses in telephones in stead of computers.

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