Hacking Techniques

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who hacks into a computer network without malicious intent, often to test security measures

  • The grey hat hacker was able to identify vulnerabilities in the system and report them to the company for a reward.
  • The grey hat hacker enjoys hacking into systems for fun and to test their skills.
  • That grey hat hacker is always up to something sneaky, but they never cause any real harm.
  • The grey hat hacker walks the fine line between legality and illegality in the world of cybersecurity.

noun A person who illegally gains access to computer systems for malicious purposes

  • A black hat hacker is someone who uses their computer skills for malicious purposes.
  • Watch out for that black hat hacker, they can cause a lot of trouble online.
  • Stay away from those black hat hackers, they're bad news.
  • In the world of cybersecurity, black hat hackers are often seen as the villains trying to break into systems.