What’s the difference between white hat and black hat hacking?

In an effort to distinguish the good hackers from the bad, the terms “white hat” and “black hat” have become part of the vernacular. A white hat hacker uses his or her skills to improve computer security, while the black hat hacker uses their power for disruptive behavior that breaks or breaches security.

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