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author: milesflo

levels:

  - beginner

  - basic

type: normal

category: must-know

links:

  - '[Wiki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_hat_%28computer_security%29)'

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# White Hat

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## Content

Of the 3 main types of hackers, a 'White Hat' hacker is one that believes that the world can be improved through Ethical Hacking.  White Hats will performs `Penetration Tests`, or Pentest-- a hack performed with the consent of the target company or government body to discover potential security holes.  

A White Hat will then report the exploit to the company/government in question-- often for compensation.  

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## Practice

What is the name of a hack performed with the consent of the target company or government agency? 
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* Penetration Test
* Brute Force
* Hash Collision

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## Revision

A White Hat hacker believes that the world can be improved through ???. 


* Ethical Hacking
* Doxxing
* Social Engineering
