GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Ethical hacking and malicious hacking stand as divergent paths with distinct intentions and consequences. As technology advances, it becomes imperative to comprehend the nuances that set these practices apart in the cybersecurity landscape. In this perspective, elucidate the principles that differentiate ethical hacking and malicious hacking.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024

Technology and Ethics Dimensions of Ethics

Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

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The toppers’ answers

Aayushi BansalAIR 7 · CSE 2024 · 155 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

In modern world with fourth industrial revolution, hacking → breaking the computer code to gain access to information (public or private) has become widespread.

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Principles differentiating

Ethical hacking	Malicious hacking
1. Done for getting information for public benefit.	1. Information access for private gain.
2. Intention is positive → access information for preventing terror, crime etc.	2. Intention is negative → access information for extortion, bullying etc.
(3) Consequence is utilitarian ⇒ hacking into terror networks → benefits larger society.	(3) Consequence is lowering dignity & violating right to privacy → hacking into personal social media.
(4) Protects public information.	(4) Can release sensitive public info → health records.

Way forward

→ Hacking training accompanied with ethical training → Building better firewalls → Stronger cybersecurity against malicious attackers

Utilisation of hacking depends on one's character

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