Hacking and Security

Terminologies

Hackers
Access computer system or network without authorization through skills, tactics and detailed knowledge. Also known as "Black hat" (a malicious or criminal hacker).He breaks the law and can go to prison.

Ethical hacker

Also known as "Black hat".Performs most of the same activities as hackers performs but with owner’s or organization permission.

Crackers
Illegally break into systems to steal or destroy data.

Script kiddies or packet monkeys
Young inexperienced hackers.Copy codes and techniques from knowledgeable hackers

Script
Set of instructions that runs in sequence