What is Hacking :-
Hacking in cyber security refers to the misuse of devices like computers, smartphones, tablets, and networks to cause damage to or corrupt systems, gather information on users, steal data and documents, or disrupt data-related activity.
TYPES OF HACKERS :
White Hat Hackers
Black Hat Hackers
Grey Hat Hackers
Script Kiddies
State Sponsored Hackers
Hacktivists
Cyber Terrorists Suicide Hackers
Spy Hackers
1. WHITE HAT HACKERS :-
A White Hat Hacker refers to an ethical computer security expert, also known as a penetration tester or ethical hacker, who specializes in finding and fixing vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, and applications.
2.BLACK HAT HACKERS :-
Black Hat Hacker is an individual or a group of individuals who engage in hacking activities with malicious intent. Black hat hackers exploit security vulnerabilities for personal gain, often involving unauthorized access, stealing sensitive data, causing damage, or disrupting services.
3.GREY HAT HACKERS :-
Grey Hat Hackers fall somewhere between White Hat Hackers and Black Hat Hackers, operating in a more ambiguous and less defined ethical space. Unlike White Hat Hackers, Grey Hat Hackers do not have explicit authorization to access systems, but their motivations and actions may not necessarily align with malicious intent.
4.SCRIPT KIDDIES :-
The Script Kiddies refers to individuals who lack advanced hacking skills and technical knowledge but use pre-written scripts or tools developed by others to conduct cyber-attacks. Unlike more sophisticated hackers, script kiddies often rely on automated software or scripts to exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, or applications.
5.STATE SPONSORED HACKERS :-
State-sponsored hackers, also known as Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups, are individuals or groups of hackers who operate with the backing and support of a nation-state.
These attacks are characterized by their high level of sophistication, organization, and resources, as they are backed by the extensive capabilities and funding of a nation-state.
State-sponsored cyber attacks, also known as nation-state cyber attacks are cyberattacks conducted or supported by governments or government agencies against other nations, organizations, or individuals.
6.HACKTIVISTS :-
Hacktivists are individuals or groups of hackers who engage in hacking activities as a form of activism to promote social, political, or environmental causes.
hacktivists operate with the goal of advancing their ideological or activist agendas.
Their actions often involve unauthorized access to computer systems, defacement of websites, data breaches, or other disruptive activities to draw attention to their cause.
7.CYBER TERRORISTS SUICIDE HACKERS :-
It's important to clarify that the term "suicide hackers" is not a recognized or commonly used term in the field of cybersecurity. However, I can provide information on the concept of cyber terrorism.
Cyber terrorism refers to the use of digital techniques and tools to conduct terrorist activities. It involves the exploitation of computer systems, networks, and information technology infrastructure to create fear, disrupt operations, or cause harm for ideological, political, religious, or other motives.
8.SPY HACKERS :-
The term "spy hackers" generally refers to individuals or groups with the ability to conduct cyber espionage, utilizing hacking techniques to gather sensitive information for intelligence purposes.
These actors, often affiliated with government agencies or state-sponsored groups, engage in covert activities to obtain classified or confidential data from other governments, organizations, or individuals.