The term "hat" in cybersecurity refers to the intent or ethics of the hacker. - White hat hackers: Ethical hackers who work to improve security. - Black hat hackers: Malicious hackers who exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain or to cause harm. - Grey hat hackers: Operate in a morally ambiguous zone, sometimes hacking without permission but with good intentions.
Which of the following statements about the computer security parlance is correct?
Asked in GS INSPFAC 01 2024 2108 2024 · Topic: Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes (Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, and Vulnerability Assessment)
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Answer: C. In computer security parlance, a white hat is an ethical hacker.
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