The high availability of multiple all-inclusive, easy-to-use hacking tools that do NOT require much technical knowledge has brought a growth in the number of which type of attackers?

The correct answer is C. Script kiddies. As script kiddies are low to moderately skilled hackers using available scripts and tools to easily launch attacks against victims. The other answers are incorrect because : Black hats is incorrect as they are malicious , skilled hackers. White hats is incorrect as they are secur

Submitted by weili_xi· Apr 18, 2026Security Concepts and Practices

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ABlack hats
BWhite hats
CScript kiddies
DPhreakers

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A
2% (1)
B
8% (5)
C
88% (56)
D
3% (2)

Explanation

As script kiddies are low to moderately skilled hackers using available scripts and tools to easily launch attacks against victims. The other answers are incorrect because : Black hats is incorrect as they are malicious , skilled hackers. White hats is incorrect as they are security professionals. Phreakers is incorrect as they are telephone/PBX (private branch exchange) hackers.

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#Threat actors#Script kiddies#Attacker types#Hacking tools

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