A hacker is someone who uses technical skills to access systems, networks, or data, often without authorization. Hackers can be classified into:
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<li>Black Hat: Engage in illegal activities.
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<li>White Hat: Ethical hackers who help secure systems.
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<li>Grey Hat: Operate in a morally ambiguous space.
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<li>Hacktivists: Hack for political or social causes.
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<li>Suicide Hacker: A hacker willing to face severe consequences.
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<li>Script Kiddle: An inexperienced hacker using pre-written scripts.
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<li>Cyber Terrorist: A hacker using cyberattacks for political or ideological goals.
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<li>State sponsored hacker: A hacker funded or directed by a government for cyber espionage or attacks.
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A **hacker** is someone who uses technical skills to access systems, networks, or data, often without authorization. Hackers can be classified into:

* **Black Hat**: Engage in illegal activities.
    
* **White Hat**: Ethical hackers who help secure systems.
    
* **Grey Hat**: Operate in a morally ambiguous space.
    
* **Hacktivists**: Hack for political or social causes.
    
* **Suicide Hacker:** A hacker willing to face severe consequences.
    
* **Script Kiddle:** An inexperienced hacker using pre-written scripts.
    
* **Cyber Terrorist:** A hacker using cyberattacks for political or ideological goals.
    
* **State sponsored hacker:** A hacker funded or directed by a government for cyber espionage or attacks.

Learn about different hacker types, from ethical 'White Hats' to 'Black Hats', 'Hacktivists', and state-sponsored cyber operatives

Who Are Hackers? Key Facts You Should Know