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Which term refers to the act of gaining unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or digital devices with the intention of exploiting vulnerabilities, manipulating data, or carrying out other malicious activities?

  • White hat hacker
  • Ethical hacker
  • Hacker
  • Malicious hacker (correct)

    • What is the main difference between hacking and ethical hacking?

  • Hacking is done without authorization, while ethical hacking is authorized
  • Hacking is illegal, while ethical hacking is legal
  • Hacking is done for malicious purposes, while ethical hacking is done for legitimate purposes (correct)
  • Hacking is a term used in the 1960s, while ethical hacking is a modern concept

    • What are ethical hackers also known as?

  • Black hat hackers
  • Malicious hackers
  • White hat hackers (correct)
  • Security researchers

    • What is the origin of the term 'hacker'?

    <p>Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of ethical hackers?

    <p>To identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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