Question

What name is given to hackers who hack for a cause?

Answer 1

The three types of hackers are the white hat hacker, the grey hat hacker, and the black hat hacker. Each type of hacker hacks for a different reason, a cause, or both. All have the required skills needed to accomplish their mission. At one end of the spectrum is the black hat, who hacks for evil and malicious intent and without permission. On the other end of the spectrum is the white hat, who hacks against a black hat in order to protect computer and network access and has the company's permission to do so. In the middle is the grey hat, who hacks not for evil and not for good; they are neutral in their cause and usually try to sell their skills for monetary gain, like a mercenary.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hactivist

Explanation:

The word Hactivist is derived from the words ‘Hack’ and ‘Activism’, It is the act of hacking, or breaking into a computer system, for politically or socially motivated purposes. The individual who performs such an act of are said to  be hacktivist. They do acts such as defacing an organization’s website or leaking that organization’s information, aims to send a message through their activities and gain visibility for a cause they are promoting.

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