Malicious hackers who act with the intention of causing harm are __________.
A
White hats
B
Black hats
C
Grey hats
D
Brown hats
Correct Answer: Black hats
Malicious hackers who act with the intention of causing harm are Black hats. Black hat refers to a hacker who breaks into a computer system or network with malicious intent. A black hat hacker may exploit security vulnerabilities for monetary gain; to steal or destroy private data; or to alter, disrupt or shut down websites and networks.