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Which hacker acts with malicious intent?

A black hat hacker breaks into systems to cause harm or steal.

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  1. A grey hat hacker
  2. A white hat hacker
  3. A black hat hacker ✔

Why: Black hat hackers enter systems for harmful or criminal purposes. White hat hackers are authorized to test security and report weaknesses so they can be fixed.

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The white hat hacker checked the locks before the data went to bed.
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Answer: A black hat hacker. Black hat hackers enter systems for harmful or criminal purposes. White hat hackers are authorized to test security and report weaknesses so they can be fixed.

  1. Civil Air Patrol, Aerospace Dimensions Module 7 akwg.cap.gov/media/cms/Module_7__Cyber_84C9463CFA072_22b24.pdf
    Black hat hackers - criminals who break into computer networks and systems with malicious intent
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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