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Sunday, December 30, 2018

What is Hacking? | 3 types of common Hackers | White, Black & Gray Hacker || What does a hacker do

Hacking:

Hacking is the practice of modifying the features of a system, in order to accomplish a goal outside of the creator's original purpose. The person who is consistently engaging in hacking activities and has accepted hacking as a lifestyles and philosophy of their choice is called a hacker. Computer hacking is the most popular form of hacking now days especially in the field of computer security.

Black Hat Hacker


A black hat hacker is an individual with extensive computer knowledge whose purpose is to breach or bypass internet security. Black hat hacker are also know as crackers or dark-side hackers. They are computer security hackers that break into computers and network or also create computer viruses.

White Hat Hacker

A white hat hacker  is a computer security specialist who break into protected system and network to test and asses their security. White hat hackers  use their skills to improve security by exposing vulnerabilities before black hat hackers can detect and exploit them. White hat hackers are also as "Ethical Hackers"

Gray Hat Hacker

A gray hat hacker (also spelled grey hat hacker) is someone who may violate ethical standards or principles, but without the malicious intent ascribed to black hat hackers. Gray hat hackers may engage in practices that seem less than completely above board, but are often operating for the common good. Gray hat hackers represent the middle ground between white hat hackers and clack hat hackers.