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FE Civil Engineering Exam Prep

Category - Civil Engineering

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What is a white-hat hacker?

White-hat hackers are security experts who do not break the law.
White-hat hackers expose security vulnerabilities so that they can be corrected.
White-hat hackers are hackers who work for the government.
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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