Hackers employed by businesses or governments to intentionally discover weaknesses in information systems are called:
A) Grey hatters.
B) Black hatters.
C) White hatters.
D) Mad hatters.

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Hackers employed by businesses or governments to intentionally discover weaknesses in information systems are called white hatters. They are also known as ethical hackers or penetration testers. Their purpose is to help organizations identify vulnerabilities in their systems before malicious hackers can exploit them.

Options A and B (grey hatters and black hatters respectively) refer to hackers who either use their skills for both ethical and unethical purposes or exclusively for unethical purposes such as stealing personal or financial data, disrupting operations or launching cyberattacks. Option D (Mad hatters) is not a valid term used in the cybersecurity industry.

Hackers Employed by Businesses or Governments to Intentionally Discover Weaknesses