UNDERSTANDING
HACKER TYPES
Explore the world of hackers.
Prepared By: Padre, Barron, Rapada
HAckers
What is Hacker?
A hacker uses computer or networking skills to
overcome technical issues or gain unauthorized
access to systems for crimes like identity theft
or system downfall, often holding systems
hostage for ransom.
WHAT ARE THE
THREE MAIN TYPES
OF HACKERS?
White hat hackers
black hat hackers
Gray hat hackers
Evolution of Attack 90%
WHITE HAT
HACKERS
A white hat hacker, also known as an ethical hacker, is a security specialist hired to find
vulnerabilities in software, hardware and networks that black hats might find and target. Unlike
black hats, white hats only hack networks when legally permitted to do so.
Authorized Techniques Harmful Secure Data
They follow specific rules
White hat hackers are They use common These individuals are and regulations set by
authorized individuals who hacking techniques seen as criminals due the government, which
work for governments and
they have learned. to their harmful is why they are also
organizations.
actions. known as ethical hackers
or cybersecurity experts.
BLACK HAT
HACKERS
A black hat hacker is someone who maliciously searches for and exploits
vulnerabilities in computer systems or networks, often using malware and other
hacking techniques to do harm.
Unauthorized Testing Protection Secure Data
They follow specific
Black Hat Hackers, also They conduct penetration Their role includes
testing to find weaknesses in
rules and regulations set
known as Crackers, gain protecting systems
cybersecurity. by the government,
unauthorized access to from harmful cyber which is why they are
systems and can destroy crimes. also known as ethical
important data. hackers or cybersecurity
experts.
GRAY HAT
HACKERS
A fusion of black and white, gray hats exploit security vulnerabilities without malicious intent, like white
hats, but might use illegal methods to find flaws, like black hats.
Unauthorized Favor
They might even release They work with both
vulnerabilities to the good and bad intentions,
public or sell details they can use their skills
about them for a profit, for personal gain.
like a black hat would.
7 TYPES OF
HACKERS, AFTER
THE MAIN 3 TYPES.
Person”s who’s into hacking 90%
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1. SCRIPT KIDDIES
They are the most dangerous people in terms of hackers. A Script kiddie is an unskilled
person who uses scripts or downloads tools available for hacking provided by other
hackers.
They attempt to attack computer systems and networks and deface websites. Their main
purpose is to impress their friends and society. Generally, Script Kiddies are juveniles who
are unskilled about hacking.
Threat juvenile unskilled
2. GREEN HAT HACKERS
They are also amateurs in the world of hacking but they are bit different
from script kiddies.
They care about hacking and strive to become full-blown hackers.
They are inspired by the hackers and ask them few questions about. While
hackers are answering their question they will listen to its novelty.
Amateur inspired Dream
3. BLUE HAT HACKERS
They are much like the white hat hackers, they work for companies for
security testing of their software right before the product launch. Blue hat
hackers are outsourced by the company unlike white hat hackers which
are employed by the (part of the) company.
Security Employed Company
4. RED HAT HACKERS
They are also known as the eagle-eyed hackers. Like white hat hackers,
red hat hackers also aims to halt the black hat hackers. There is a major
difference in the way they operate. They become ruthless while dealing
with malware actions of the black hat hackers. Red hat hacker will keep
on attacking the hacker aggressively that the hacker may know it as well
have to replace the whole system.
Ruthless Malware
5. STATE/NATION SPONSORED
HACKERS
State/Nation Sponsored Hackers: State or
Nation sponsored hackers are those who are
appointed by the government to provide them
cybersecurity and to gain confidential
information from other countries to stay at the
top or to avoid any kind of danger to the
country. They are highly paid government
workers.
6. HACKTIVIST
These are also called the online versions
of the activists. Hacktivist is a hacker or a
group of anonymous hackers who gain
unauthorized access to government’s
computer files and networks for further
social or political ends.
7. MALICIOUS INSIDER OR
WHISTLEBLOWER:
A malicious insider or a whistleblower could be
an employee of a company or a government
agency with a grudge or a strategic employee
who becomes aware of any illegal activities
happening within the organization and can
blackmail the organization for his/her personal
gain.
8. PURPLE HATS
A purple hat hacker is someone who attacks their own systems to learn
and improve their hacking skills in a controlled environment. Some also
categorize a purple hat as a combination of blue hat -- the kind who tests
products before they are released -- and red hat -- but only ones who
legally focus on finding black hats.
Conclusion
risks Prevention
Data collection, storage,
analysis, and sharing can be Create strong passwords that
are at least 12 characters long
exploited for criminal purposes.
and include numbers, letters,
Data breaches can lead to
and special characters.
costly legal repercussions and
regulatory fines. Ensure that all devices and
programs have the latest
software version installed.
Collaboration
Work with cybersecurity
professionals and law
enforcement to combat
cybercrime.