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What is a white-hat hacker?
  1. White-hat hackers are security experts who do not break the law.
  2. White-hat hackers expose security vulnerabilities so that they can be corrected.
  3. White-hat hackers are hackers who work for the government.
  4. White-hat hackers are programmers who track down cybercriminals.
Explanation
Answer: B - White-hat hackers expose security vulnerabilities so that they can be fixed. These activities are sometimes, though not necessarily, illegal or controversial. Black-hat hackers exploit security vulnerabilities for personal gain.
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