Did you know there were so many types of Hackers??

A?Hacker?is a person who finds and exploits the weakness in computer systems and/or networks to gain access. Hackers are usually skilled computer programmers with knowledge of computer security.

There are many different types of cyber security hackers, all with separate motivations and tactics for launching their attacks. Let's get some more insights into those terms-

1.) White Hat hackers: These are the people who are also termed as "ethical hackers". They are trained professionals within the IT industry who use there knowledge for the hiring party's benefit. They are hired with the goal of performing penetration testing and building a strong security network.

2.) Black Hat hackers: Black Hat Hackers can gain the unauthorized access of your system and destroy your vital data. The method of attacking they use common hacking practices they have learned earlier.

3.) Grey Hat hackers: They are not legally authorized hackers. They work with both good and bad intentions; they can use their skills for personal gain. If they are using their knowledge for personal gain they can be referred as Black Hat hackers.

4.) Script Kiddies: Script kiddies get their name for being amateur hackers who rely on predefined scripts and programs developed by elite hackers to conduct their attacks.

5.) State Sponsored hackers: Governments across the world hire professional hackers to break into another nation or international agency’s digital system. They sometimes have designated assignments to unlock certain sensitive information.

6.) Hacktivists: Hacktivist is a hacker or a group of anonymous hackers who gain unauthorized access to government’s computer files and networks for further social or political ends.

7.) Suicide hackers: Suicide hackers are those who hack for some purpose and even don’t bother to suffer long term jail due to their activities.

8.) Spy hackers: They are individuals hired by organizations to penetrate and gain trade secrets of the competitor.