Which of the following describes an instance of legal hacking? (2 points)

• Grey hat hacking
• Penetration testing for a company.
Looking for security risks on a product that is excluded from a bug bounty program.
• Security hacking is never legal.
What is NOT true of white hat hackers? (2 points)
• They use the same methods as black hat hackers.
• They are breaking the law and are at risk of legal repercussions.
• They alert companies of security vulnerabilities.
• They contribute to robust security systems.
It is legal to practice hacking websites as long as you are a student learning about cybersecurity. (2 points)
• True
• False

1 answer

Which of the following describes an instance of legal hacking? (2 points)

  • Penetration testing for a company.
    This option is an instance of legal hacking because it involves authorized testing of a company's security systems to identify vulnerabilities.

What is NOT true of white hat hackers? (2 points)

  • They are breaking the law and are at risk of legal repercussions.
    This statement is NOT true because white hat hackers operate legally, often under contracts or agreements with organizations to help improve security.

It is legal to practice hacking websites as long as you are a student learning about cybersecurity. (2 points)

  • False
    Practicing hacking on websites without permission, regardless of whether you are a student or not, is illegal. Legal permission is essential in all hacking activities.