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ethical hacker
An ethical hacker, or white hat hacker, is an information security expert authorized by an organization to penetrate computing infrastructure to find security vulnerabilities a malicious hacker could exploit. Read Full Definition
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hacker
A hacker is an individual who uses computer, networking or other skills to overcome a technical problem. Read Full Definition
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white hat hacker
A white hat hacker -- or ethical hacker -- is an individual who uses hacking skills to identify security vulnerabilities in hardware, software or networks. Read Full Definition
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black hat hacker
A black hat hacker has been historically used to describe one who has malicious intent -- such as theft of information, fraud or disrupting systems -- but increasingly, more specific terms are being used to ... Read Full Definition
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bluesnarfing
Bluesnarfing is a hacking technique in which a hacker accesses a wireless device through a Bluetooth connection. Read Full Definition
script kiddie
Script kiddie is a derogative term that computer hackers coined to refer to immature, but often just as dangerous, exploiters of internet security weaknesses. Read Full Definition
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password spraying
Password spraying is a cyberattack tactic that involves a hacker using a single password to try and break into multiple target accounts. Read Full Definition
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honeynet
A honeynet is a network set up with intentional vulnerabilities hosted on a decoy server to attract hackers. Read Full Definition
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SYN scanning
SYN scanning is a tactic that a malicious hacker can use to determine the state of a communications port without establishing a full connection. Read Full Definition
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mimikatz
Mimikatz is an open source malware program used by hackers and penetration testers to gather credentials on Windows computers. Read Full Definition
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