Hacker Categories
| Hat Category | Description | Example |
| White Hat | These hackers are considered the "good people". They remain within the law and use their skills to benefit others. | For example, a penetration tester performing an authorised engagement on a company. |
| Grey Hat | These people use their skills to benefit others often; however, they do not respect/follow the law or ethical standards at all times. | For example, someone taking down a scamming site. |
| Black Hat | These people are criminals and often seek to damage organisations or gain some form of financial benefit at the cost of others. | For example, ransomware authors infect devices with malicious code and hold data for ransom. |