Hacker Classication

Question 1

White Hats

Answer 1

This term refers to ethical hackers who are experts in compromising computer security systems. White hats use their abilities for good (legal) purposes, such as identifying system or network vulnerabilities before they are compromised by hackers with malevolent intentions.

Question 2

Gray Hats

Answer 2

These are indifferent hackers who fall somewhere between white hats and black hats. Usually, gray hat hackers are not motivated by personal gain or to cause damage but may technically perform illegal actions.

Question 3

Black Hats

Answer 3

These are malicious hackers who violate computer security mostly for personal gains, such as money, power, politics, revenge, or even just for the sake of causing damage. Such hackers often operate on their own or in small groups. Back hat activity is mostly criminal and illegal.

Question 4

Red Team

Answer 4

Red team members are security experts responsible for the active investigation and probing (hacking) of systems. They develop bench tests and tests on live systems. Red team professionals are also known as Penetration Testers.