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GK QUESTION#1380

Which of the following types of hackers, also known as crackers, hack to gain unauthorised access to a system and harm its operations or steal sensitive information?

  1. AWhite hat
  2. BBlack hatCorrect answer
  3. CRed hat
  4. DGray hat
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B. Black hat

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Black Hat. White Hat (Ethical Hacker): Identifies security vulnerabilities in systems, software, or networks with permission. Red Hat: Uses aggressive methods to counter and stop black hat hackers. Gray Hat: May violate ethical rules occasionally but lacks malicious intent.

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