What is a Black-Hat hacker? - Kaspersky
Black Hat hackers are criminals who break into computer networks with malicious intent. They may also release malware that destroys files, holds computers hostage, or steals passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal information.
Internet Security Threats | Online Safety Tips - Kaspersky
Understanding BlackCat ransomware: Threat overview and protective measures. Learn more about BlackCat ransomware with its... Read More.
Black hat, White hat, and Gray hat hackers - Kaspersky
White hat hackers – sometimes also called “ethical hackers” or “good hackers” – are the antithesis of black hats. They exploit computer systems or networks to identify their security flaws so they can make recommendations for improvement.
Top 10 Most Notorious Hackers of All Time - Kaspersky
White hat hackers may work in cyber security or as software engineers and testers seeking out vulnerabilities in order to fix them. Black hat hackers operate with malicious intent. That said, there is a large grey area populated by political activists and hackers who wear both hats.
What is a White Hat Hacker? | Definition - Kaspersky
Companies hire White Hats to stress test their information systems. They run deep scans of networks for malware, attempt to hack information systems using methods Black Hats would use, and even try to fool staff into clicking on links that lead to malware infestations.
Black Hat USA 2015: The full story of how that Jeep was hacked
Aug 6, 2015 · Recently we wrote about the now-famous hack of a Jeep Cherokee. At Black Hat USA 2015, a large security conference, researchers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek finally explained in detail, how exactly that hack happened.
What is hacking and how does hacking work? - Kaspersky
Hacking is the act of identifying and then exploiting weaknesses in a computer system or network, usually to gain unauthorized access to personal or organizational data. Hacking is not always a malicious activity, but the term has mostly negative connotations due to …
Notable hackers | Kaspersky IT Encyclopedia
Kevin Mitnick, possibly the best known case of a ‘black hat’, was caught by the computer expert Tsutomu Shimomura back in 1995. Kevin Poulsen remains famous for his 1990 hack of the phone system in Los Angeles. This enabled him to become the 102nd caller in …
How to remove a hacker from your smartphone - Kaspersky
Physical access is the easiest way for a hacker to corrupt your phone. Theft and a single day of effort could result in your phone being breached. If you can keep your phone with you, a hacker will have to work much harder to get into it.
Hackers de sombrero negro, blanco y gris - Kaspersky
La principal diferencia entre las dos clases es la motivación. Los hackers de sombrero negro se introducen en el sistema que les interesa con fines dañinos y de forma ilegal; los de sombrero blanco ayudan a las empresas a detectar falencias en sus sistemas y …