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312-50V10 · Question #805

These hackers have limited or no training and know how to use only basic techniques or tools. What kind of hackers are we talking about?

The correct answer is C. White-Hat Hackers. WARNING - the marked correct answer (C: White-Hat Hackers) appears to be an error; the description of limited training and basic tool use is the industry-standard definition of Script Kiddies (B).

Information Security and Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

Question

These hackers have limited or no training and know how to use only basic techniques or tools. What kind of hackers are we talking about?

Options

  • ABlack-Hat Hackers
  • BScript Kiddies
  • CWhite-Hat Hackers
  • DGray-Hat Hacker

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • C
    91% (30)
  • D
    6% (2)

Why each option

WARNING - the marked correct answer (C: White-Hat Hackers) appears to be an error; the description of limited training and basic tool use is the industry-standard definition of Script Kiddies (B).

ABlack-Hat Hackers

Black-Hat Hackers are malicious, unauthorized attackers who typically possess significant technical skills, which contradicts the description of limited or no training.

BScript Kiddies

Script Kiddies is the technically accurate answer for individuals with limited training who rely on pre-existing tools rather than original techniques - this choice should be the correct answer per the question stem.

CWhite-Hat HackersCorrect

White-Hat Hackers are authorized security professionals who ethically test systems with permission; however, this category does not align with the question's description of individuals with limited or no training who rely only on basic tools. The provided correct answer appears to contain an error, as Script Kiddies is the universally accepted term for low-skill attackers who use pre-built exploits without deep technical knowledge.

DGray-Hat Hacker

Gray-Hat Hackers operate in an ethical middle ground, sometimes accessing systems without authorization but without malicious intent, and generally possess moderate to advanced technical skills.

Concept tested: Hacker classification by skill level and authorization

Source: https://www.eccouncil.org/cybersecurity-exchange/ethical-hacking/types-of-hackers/

Topics

#hacker types#script kiddies#threat actors#hacker classification

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