Hacker Classes
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Black hats
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Individuals with extraordinary computing skills, resorting to malicious or destructive activities. Also known as 'Crackers.'
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White Hats
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Individuals professing hacker skills and using them for defensive purposes. Also known as 'Security Analysts'.
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Gray Hats
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Individuals who work both offensively and defensively at various times.
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Ethical Hacker Classes
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Former Black Hats
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Reformed crackers
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First-hand experience
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Lesser credibility perceived
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White Hats
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Independent security consultants (maybe groups as well)
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Claims to be knowledgeable about black hat activities
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Consulting Firms
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Part of ICT firms
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Good credentials
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