Hackers are classified based on theirintentions and legal boundaries:
White Hat Hackers– Ethical hackers who test security vulnerabilities legally.
Grey Hat Hackers– Operate between ethical and illegal hacking, sometimes violating lawsfor good
reasons.
Black Hat Hackers– Malicious hackers who break into systems for profit, theft, or harm.
Each type plays a role in cybersecurity, either inprotectingorexploitingdigital infrastructures.
Reference:McAfee Institute CCII Cyber Threat Guide, Ethical Hacking Handbook.
