"white hat, gray hat, black hat hackers"
"white hat, gray hat, black hat hackers"
White hat hackers:
If an individual uncovers a vulnerability and exploits it with authorization, he is considered a white hat.
Gray hat hackers:
If a different person uncovers a vulnerability, does not illegally exploit it or tell others how to do it, but works with the vendor—this person gets the label of gray hat.
Black hat hackers:
If an individual uncovers a vulnerability and illegally exploits it and/or tells others how to carry out this activity, he is considered a black hat.