Match the following malentities with their descriptions

      Hacker

      Cracker

      Script Kiddie

      Insider

A) An individual who gains unauthorised access to restricted information systems by following the codes released by a previous breacher.

B) An individual who uses their authorized access to information systems to leak information to unauthorised entities.

C) An individual who gains unauthorised access to restrict information systems without any malicious intent.

D) An individual who gains unauthorised access to restricted information systems in order to modify/ delete/ or hold data ransom.

1.). Hacker - C

2.). Cracker - D

3.). Script Kiddie - A

4.). Insider - B

Step-by-step explanation

1.). Hacker - C. An individual who gains unauthorised access to restrict information systems without any malicious intent.

A hacker is usually an ethical professional or white hat. They use their skills and knowledge to detect vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks and helps enhance and patch those vulnerabilities. They used their knowledge and skills such as programming and coding for morally right reasons. Hackers are motivated by the desire to learn and develop their skills, and their actions are entirely non-malicious and ethical.

2.). Cracker - D. An individual who gains unauthorised access to restricted information systems in order to modify/ delete/ or hold data ransom.

A cracker is an individual who attempts to access computer systems and networks without authorization, with bad intentions to either cause damage to the data or steal it. They are also known as black hats. They are malicious in nature and have many methods at their disposal for breaking into a computer system or network. Their operations are generally hidden since they are engaged in illegal stuff. They can bypass computers and social media websites to steal your credentials and use them for malicious purposes, such as stealing money from your bank or selling your credit card details on the black market, including identity thefts. They are usually motivated by financial gains, such as through ransomware attacks, where they break into your computer system, encrypt your data with a specific key and demand a ransom for the key to be issued.

3.). Script Kiddie - A. An individual who gains unauthorised access to restricted information systems by following the codes released by a previous breacher.

A script kiddie refers to less experience malicious hackers who employ existing software to launch an attack. They usually collect off-the-shelf exploits, scripts, and tools to initiate an attack on a target. Script kiddies often do not understand the software and computer networking's inner workings but rather attempt trial and error tactics. They depend on software or scripts created or formulated by others and do not possess the knowledge or know how to change or develop their own software.

4.). Insider - B. An individual who uses their authorized access to information systems to leak information to unauthorised entities.

An insider is a current or former employee or user who has legitimate access to sensitive and confidential information, including privileged accounts within the company's network, and who misuses their access to obtain critical information from the computer systems and networks. This information can then be sold to other rival companies for mostly financial gain or cause reputational damage to the organization.