Black Hat

A Black Hat refers to a hacker who violates computer security for personal gain or malicious intent.

Black Hat hackers Exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems to gain unauthorised access, steal data, or damage systems.

Their motivations are typically personal gain, disruption, or causing harm to individuals, organisations, or governments.

Black Hat hackers often use methods such as Malware, Phishing, Social Engineering, or brute-force attacks to achieve their objectives.

Famous examples of Black Hat activity include the WannaCry Ransomware attack, the breaches conducted by groups like Anonymous, and attacks on the NHS.

The main issue with Black Hat activities is the serious threat they pose to Privacy, financial security, national infrastructure, and the repuation of the organisations who have been attacked.