Types Of Hacking

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  • Created on: 09-12-21 11:38
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  • Types of Hacking
    • The "Hats"
      • White Hat Hacking
        • A white hat is an ethical security hacker. Ethical hacking is a term meant to imply a broader category than just penetration testing
      • Black Hat Hacking
        • A black hat hacker is a hacker who violates computer security for their own personal profit or out of malice.
      • Grey Hat Hacking
        • A grey hat is a computer hacker or computer security expert who may sometimes violate laws or typical ethical standards, but does not have the malicious intent typical of a black hat hacker. The term came into use in the late 1990s, derived from the concepts of "white hat" and "black hat" hackers.
    • Uses of Different computing viruses
      • Boot sector virus
        • This type of virus can take control when you start — or boot — your computer. One way it can spread is by plugging an infected USB drive into your computer.
      • Web scripting virus
        • This type of virus exploits the code of web browsers and web pages. If you access such a web page, the virus can infect your computer.
      • Browser hijacker
        • This type of virus “hijacks” certain web browser functions, and you may be automatically directed to an unintended website.
      • Resident virus
        • This is a general term for any virus that inserts itself in a computer system’s memory. A resident virus can execute anytime when an operating system loads.
      • Direct action virus
        • This type of virus comes into action when you execute a file containing a virus. Otherwise, it remains dormant.
      • Polymorphic virus
        • A polymorphic virus changes its code each time an infected file is executed. It does this to evade antivirus programs.
      • File infector virus
        • This common virus inserts malicious code into executable files — files used to perform certain functions or operations on a system.
      • Multipartite virus
        • This kind of virus infects and spreads in multiple ways. It can infect both program files and system sectors.
      • Macro virus
        • Macro viruses are written in the same macro language used for software applications. Such viruses spread when you open an infected document, often through email attachments.

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