Someone who violates computer or Internet security maliciously or for illegal personal gain is known as a(n) _______.
A)black hat hacker
B)industrial spy
C) hacktivist
D) cyberterrorist

Question

Someone who violates computer or Internet security maliciously or for illegal personal gain is known as a(n) _______.
A)​black hat hacker
B)industrial spy
C) hacktivist
D) ​cyberterrorist

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A black hat hacker is someone who uses their hacking skills for malicious purposes, such as stealing personal information or disrupting computer systems. Industrial spies are individuals or organizations that collect confidential information from companies for their own benefit. Hacktivists use their hacking skills for political and social activism, and cyberterrorists use technology to carry out acts of terrorism.

Someone Who Violates Computer or Internet Security Maliciously or for Illegal