Major types of Hacking

Hacking is basically a programming procedure through which a hacker can change any desired activity within the computer program and modify the software or hardware of one’s OperatingSystem. There are actually many different hacking techniques available and each hacking attempt or procedure happens for different purposes.

The word hacker basically means a cyber attacker who assault on thecomputer’s or network system security and manipulates the system accordingto their will. Hacking can be performed in several different platforms like in a personal computer, a website, emails, gadgets, wireless connection, personal accounts and even in mobile phones. Hackers’ basically use different types of hacking software and programming algorithms to access and hackinto different kinds of platforms. So, here are few types of hacking that you’d like to know about :

Black Hat : This is actually one of the famous among all the different types of hacking. Black hat hacking is usually done to steal others’ confidential information and break into protected systems.

Legal Hacking or White Hat : This hacking is actually intentionally done to check for the vulanerability in one’s system.

Grey Hat : This is actually the combination of the both the above mentioned hacking. It is done using legal access to steal and modify unauthorized data.

Blue Hat : This hacking is intentionally done by providing authority to a third party to check for bugs in your own system.

Script Kiddie : These are normal very new to the scene, amateur hackers who use others’ ideas and software for hacking.

Hacktivism : These are actually people who want to spread their beliefs and ideas in the form of message via the hacked system to other normal users.

Phreaker : These hackers are actually limited to only Telecom hacking who actually play tricks with the telephone and make free ISD or STD calls.

Computer Security Hacker : Hackers who know technical speciality of computer security and networking. They normally use fragmented packets to attack the firewall or ISP.

Neophyte : Neophyte are actually the beginners in the hacking world, almost very new to the internet fundamentals.

Academic Hacker : These are persons who are actually monitoring and doing research about different types of hacking.

Hobby Hacker : These are actually normal users who are keen to unlock latest updates and applications. Like hacking done as a hobby like jail breaking done on Apple iPhones, modifying software/ hardware etc.

Elite: The word “Elite” is actually stated to hackers who are expert on what they are doing.