Ethical Hacking: Types of Hackers

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What is the purpose of Black Box Penetration Testing?

To simulate the perspective of an external attacker with no prior knowledge of the system.

What information is provided to the tester in Gray Box Penetration Testing?

Limited information about the system, such as user accounts or partial network diagrams.

What is the focus of White Box Penetration Testing?

Identifying vulnerabilities that could be exploited by insiders or attackers who have already gained access to the system.

What is the benefit of ethical hacking mentioned in the text?

Helps to prevent data breaches and other cyberattacks. Signup and view all the answers

How can ethical hacking save businesses money?

By preventing cyberattacks. Signup and view all the answers

What type of perspective does Black Box Penetration Testing simulate?

The perspective of an external attacker with no prior knowledge of the system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Gray Box and White Box Penetration Testing?

The level of information provided to the tester: limited in Gray Box and full in White Box. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Gray Box Penetration Testing?

To offer a middle ground between black and white box testing. Signup and view all the answers

What does White Box Penetration Testing assess the effectiveness of?

Security controls and potential attack paths. Signup and view all the answers

What type of attackers could exploit the vulnerabilities identified in White Box Penetration Testing?

Insiders or attackers who have already gained access to the system. Signup and view all the answers

What is ethical hacking?

Ethical hacking is the practice of simulating cyberattacks on computer systems and networks with the authorization of the owner to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in the system before malicious actors can do so. Signup and view all the answers

Who are black hat hackers?

Black hat hackers are the malicious hackers who break into computer systems and networks for their own gain, such as stealing data, installing malware, or extorting money. Signup and view all the answers

Describe white hat hackers.

White hat hackers are the ethical hackers who use their skills to identify and fix security vulnerabilities. Signup and view all the answers

What are gray hat hackers?

Gray hat hackers fall somewhere in between black hats and white hats. They may use their skills for both good and bad purposes, such as hacking into a system to identify a vulnerability but then selling the information to the highest bidder. Signup and view all the answers

Who are script kiddies?

Script kiddies are inexperienced hackers who use pre-written scripts and tools to try to hack into systems. Signup and view all the answers

What are hacktivists?

Hacktivists are hackers who use their skills to promote a political or social agenda. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Penetration Testing Types

Black Box Penetration Testing: Simulates a real-world attack scenario, where the tester has no prior knowledge of the system or network.
Gray Box Penetration Testing: Provides the tester with some information about the system or network, such as network diagrams, API documentation, or limited access.
White Box Penetration Testing: Involves complete knowledge of the system or network, including source code, architecture, and network diagrams.

Ethical Hacking

Ethical Hacking (White Hat Hacking): Authorized simulation of a cyber attack against a computer system, network, or web application to assess its security.
Benefit: Helps identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses, allowing businesses to fix them before malicious hackers exploit them, saving money by avoiding potential breaches.

Hacker Types

Black Hat Hackers: Malicious hackers who exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain or to cause harm.
White Hat Hackers: Ethical hackers who test systems to identify vulnerabilities and improve security.
Gray Hat Hackers: A mix of black and white hat hacking, they may not always follow ethical guidelines.
Script Kiddies: Inexperienced hackers who use existing hacking tools and techniques without understanding the underlying technology.
Hacktivists: Hackers motivated by political or social agendas, who may target organizations to raise awareness or exact revenge.

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Learn about ethical hacking and the different types of hackers, including white hat hackers. Understand the practice of simulating cyberattacks to improve security and identify vulnerabilities.