What are the types of hacker

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Types of hackers include white hat, black hat, grey hat, script kiddie, hacktivist, and state-sponsored hackers.

White hat hackers: Ethical hackers who use their skills to improve security.
Black hat hackers: Malicious hackers who exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain.
Grey hat hackers: A mix of white and black hat hackers who may break laws but not for malicious purposes.
Script kiddies: Inexperienced hackers who use pre-written scripts or tools to hack.
Hacktivists: Hackers who hack for political or social causes.
State-sponsored hackers: Hackers employed by governments for espionage or cyber warfare.