what are 3 types of hackers

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The three types of hackers are white hat hackers, black hat hackers, and grey hat hackers.

White hat hackers are ethical hackers who use their skills to identify and fix vulnerabilities in systems.
Black hat hackers are malicious hackers who exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain or to cause harm.
Grey hat hackers fall somewhere in between, as they may hack without permission but with good intentions.
Examples of white hat hackers include security consultants and penetration testers.
Examples of black hat hackers include cybercriminals and hackers involved in illegal activities.
Grey hat hackers may hack into systems without permission but disclose the vulnerabilities to the owners.
Grey hat hackers often walk a fine line between legality and illegality.

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there  are three well-known types of hackers in the world of information sequrity: black hat, white hates, gray hats