Hacking can be defined as the art of creatively and skillfully exploring, manipulating, or leveraging systems, networks, or technologies in unconventional or unintended ways to achieve desired outcomes, often with an emphasis on innovation, problem-solving, and pushing the boundaries of what is considered possible within the constraints of established systems and security measures.

Hacker's Type:-

1. White Hat Hackers

White hat hackers are ethical computer experts who use their skills to find and fix security vulnerabilities with permission, aiming to improve cybersecurity and protect systems from malicious attacks.

2. Black Hat Hackers

Black hat hackers are individuals who exploit computer systems or networks for personal gain, malicious intent, or criminal activities, often without authorization.

3. Grey Hat Hackers

Grey hat hackers are individuals who may engage in hacking activities without explicit malicious intent or permission, often straddling the line between ethical and unethical behavior. They may uncover vulnerabilities and disclose them publicly or to the affected parties, but their methods and motivations can vary, sometimes causing ambiguity regarding their ethical stance.

4. Script Kiddies

Script kiddies are individuals with limited technical expertise who use pre- existing hacking tools and scripts to carry out cyberattacks without truly understanding the underlying mechanisms. They often rely on readily available tools and exploit codes created by more skilled hackers to cause disruptions or damage to computer systems or networks.

5. State Sponsored Hackers

State-sponsored hackers are individuals or groups supported by a government or nation-state to conduct cyber espionage, cyber warfare, or cyberterrorism activities against other countries, organizations, or individuals. Their actions are often part of broader strategic goals, such as intelligence gathering, political influence, or sabotage, and they typically possess significant resources, expertise, and support from their sponsoring government.

6. Hacktivists

Hacktivists are individuals or groups who use hacking techniques and technology to promote social or political causes, often by targeting government agencies, corporations, or other entities perceived as oppressive or unjust. Their actions can include website defacement, data breaches, or distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, aimed at raising awareness, advocating for specific issues, or disrupting the operations of their targets.

7. Cyber Terrorists

Cyber terrorists are individuals or groups who use hacking methods to instill fear, cause harm, or disrupt critical infrastructure and systems for political, ideological, or religious reasons. Their activities involve launching cyberattacks on government agencies, businesses, or civilian populations with the aim of causing widespread disruption, damage, or loss of life.

8. Suicide Hackers

Suicide hackers could potentially refer to individuals who engage in highly risky or illegal hacking activities that could lead to severe legal consequences, personal harm, or damage to their reputation or livelihood.

9. Spy Hackers

Spy hackers may refer to individuals or groups who utilize hacking techniques to conduct espionage activities, such as infiltrating systems or networks to gather sensitive information. They may be employed by government agencies, intelligence services, or private organizations to clandestinely gather intelligence on other governments, organizations, or individuals. Their activities can include unauthorized access to confidential data, monitoring communications, or planting surveillance tools to gather information covertly.