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Understanding Ethical Hacking Basics

Ethical hacking involves identifying security vulnerabilities in systems with the owner's permission to enhance security. Its primary purpose is to detect weaknesses before they can be exploited, thereby protecting sensitive data and maintaining system integrity. Ethical hackers can be classified into white hat, gray hat, and black hat hackers, and they utilize various tools like Nmap and Metasploit for their assessments.

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Understanding Ethical Hacking Basics

Ethical hacking involves identifying security vulnerabilities in systems with the owner's permission to enhance security. Its primary purpose is to detect weaknesses before they can be exploited, thereby protecting sensitive data and maintaining system integrity. Ethical hackers can be classified into white hat, gray hat, and black hat hackers, and they utilize various tools like Nmap and Metasploit for their assessments.

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Introduction

Ethical hacking is the practice of identifying security vulnerabilities in computer systems,


networks, or applications with the permission of the owner. Ethical hackers use the same
techniques as malicious hackers, but their intention is to improve security and protect
systems from cyber attacks.

Purpose of Ethical Hacking

The main objective of ethical hacking is to detect weaknesses before they can be exploited
by unauthorized users. It helps organizations safeguard sensitive data, maintain system
integrity, and ensure smooth operations.

Types of Ethical Hackers

1. White Hat Hackers – Authorized professionals who test systems for security flaws.

2. Gray Hat Hackers – Hackers who may find vulnerabilities without permission but do
not misuse them.

3. Black Hat Hackers – Hackers who exploit systems for illegal or harmful purposes.

Tools Used in Ethical Hacking

Ethical hackers use various tools such as:

• Nmap

• Metasploit

• Wireshark

• Burp Suite

• Kali Linux

These tools help in scanning networks, testing vulnerabilities, and analyzing security risks.

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