What is Hacking? Types of Hackers |Hacking Basic Introduction
What is Hacking?
Hacking is a gaining of unauthorized access to data in a system or computer and Mobile Devices.
Why do we hack any system or Computer and Mobile Devices ?
We have Many more details on our computer and Mobile Devices including personal Data, business data and data used by unauthorized work and Cybercrime.
What is Hacker?
A Hacker is a person who finds and exploits the weakness in computer systems and/or networks to gain access. Hacker use own computer progamming with Computer security.
Types of Hackers
Hackers are classified according to the intent of their actions. The following list classifies types of hackers according to their intent:
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
 | Ethical Hacker (White hat): A security hacker who gains access to systems with a view to fix the identified weaknesses. They may also perform penetration Testing and vulnerability assessments. |
 | Cracker (Black hat): A hacker who gains unauthorized access to computer systems for personal gain. The intent is usually to steal corporate data, violate privacy rights, transfer funds from bank accounts etc. |
 | Grey hat: A hacker who is in between ethical and black hat hackers. He/she breaks into computer systems without authority with a view to identify weaknesses and reveal them to the system owner. |
 | Script kiddies: A non-skilled person who gains access to computer systems using already made tools. |
 | Hacktivist: A hacker who use hacking to send social, religious, and political, etc. messages. This is usually done by hijacking websites and leaving the message on the hijacked website. |
 | Phreaker: A hacker who identifies and exploits weaknesses in telephones instead of computers. |