The Black Hat Hacker Trap: Why Unethical Hacking Attracts Young People

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Hackers are often seen as individuals who wreak havoc on the organizations they target. However, some hackers use their abilities wisely to become ethical hackers, thereby compensating for the damage done. Despite the huge growth in ethical hacking and the thriving career opportunities in this field, black hat hacking continues to appeal to young people due to their fascination with risky online behaviors and their mastery of technology.

In 2017, the UK's National Crime Agency commissioned a report that the average age of a hacker was 17. Today, this is still the case. Think of recent incidents, like when a 17-year-old led the attack on Uber. and Rockstar Attacks.

What separates black hat hackers from white hat hackers is intent. Black hat hackers use their technical abilities to maliciously compromise corporate data, while white hat hackers help organizations find weak spots in their systems. But, in the end, both use the same methods.

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