Certified Ethical Hacker CEH · Free Practice Question Medium
Question 42
You are a recently qualified certified ethical hacker. As a passion to contribute to cyber security, sometimes you test the network of different organizations even without their permission. You then tell the organizations about their vulnerability and give them a chance to improve. However, when an organization does not give due attention to your suggestions, you make the vulnerabilities public thus forcing the organization to streamline their security arrangement? You have assumed the role of:
- A A. Insider attacker
- B B. Black hat hacker
- C C. Gray hat hacker
- D D. White hat hacker
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: C. Gray hat hacker Explanation: A. Insider hacker is an individual who has been authorized to use a system or network but uses that access for malicious purposes or personal gain. B. Black hat hacker is a hacker who uses their ability for malicious purposes like data theft, causing system downtime, or doing other kinds of damage. C. Gray hat hacker is a hacker who operates in a grey area between white hat hacking and black hat hacking, frequently engaging in activities that are technically illegal but not with the intention of causing harm to others. He may sometimes violate the laws or typical ethical standards but does not have the malicious intent of a black hat hacker. D. White hat hacker is a hacker who supports the organization to strengthen their information security arrangements. They are hired by an organization and their actions are in accordance with needs and requirements of the organization. They are considered ethical hackers.Discussion
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