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Which of the following describes an instance of legal hacking? (2 points)
- Correct answer: Penetration testing for a company.
- Explanation: Penetration testing is a legal activity where security professionals, often referred to as white hat hackers, are authorized by an organization to simulate attacks on their systems to identify and fix vulnerabilities.
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What is NOT true of white hat hackers? (2 points)
- Correct answer: They are breaking the law and are at risk of legal repercussions.
- Explanation: White hat hackers operate within the law, often with the permission of the organizations they are testing, and do not face legal repercussions for their activities as long as they adhere to the terms of engagement.
Which of the following describes an instance of legal hacking? (2 points)
Security hacking is never legal.
Looking for security risks on a product that is excluded from a bug bounty program.
O Penetration testing fona company.
Grey hat hacking
What is NOT true of white hat hackers? (2 points)
They are breaking the law and are at risk of legal repercussions.
They contribute to robust security systems.
They alert companies of security vulnerabilities
They use the same methods as black hat hackers.
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