Hackers are often considered or represented as notorious individuals who want to breach the security lines of companies in order to steal or loot from them.
Contrary to what the media portrays, hackers are not always the bad guys or doing something illegal. Good hackers are known as “white-hat hackers” and use hacking to improve computer security.
They are actually hired by these corporations to help them strengthen their security system. Again there are some who just hack for fun. It’s more about the adrenaline than anything else for them. These people are called “gray-hat hackers.”
Malicious hackers, the ones who often see portrayed in movies are known as “black-hat hackers.”
Who is the best hacker in the world?
According to sources, the best hacker in the world right now is Kevin Mitnick. Kevin is so good at hacking that, he often goes live to demonstrate how some nefarious individuals can hack into some of the world’s leading corporations.
Among other things, Kevin has hacked into 40 major corporations, live, landing him on the FBI’s Most Wanted list.
Right now he is the CEO and chief “white hat” hacker at one of the most advanced boutique security firms in the world. Plus, his Global Ghost Team™ has a 100 per cent success rate hacking into security systems.