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What are the 6 types of Hackers?

When it comes to cybersecurity, things aren’t all that black and white (excuse the pun). Hackers’ hats come in a variety of colors:



  • Black-Hat

  • White-Hat

  • Grey-Hat

  • Green-Hat

  • Blue-Hat

  • Red-Hat





What are Black Hats?


Black hat hackers guys who want to use their technical skills to defraud and blackmail others. They usually have the expertise and knowledge to break into computer networks without the owners’ permission, exploit security vulnerabilities, and bypass security protocols. To …

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