A security hacker, in general, is a person who examines and explores methods and techniques to penetrate and exploit security vulnerabilities in computer or network systems. These hackers primarily engage in this practice for several main reasons, including financial gain, information acquisition, personal challenges, hobbies, or for the purpose of testing devices or security systems to improve performance and protect them from other hackers. Often, most security hackers are part of an emerging subculture known as the computer underground. There is extensive and lengthy debate about the concept of the word "hacker," centering on the idea that its meaning does not align with its current understanding among most people. Computer programmers believe that the word "hacker" refers to someone highly skilled in computer and network sciences, whereas "cracker" originally refers to the security hacker who constantly tries to breach security systems and computers. The security hacker is categorized as a "black hat," while the cybersecurity expert is known as a "white hat."

• Weight: 0.7 kg
• Dimensions: 17 x 24 cm
• Publisher: Dar Al-Yazouri Al-Ilmiyya
• Interior Printing: Black
• Author: Dr. Abdul Rahman Ali Al-Laqani
• Publication Date: 2023
• ISBN: 978-9923-43-109-2
• Number of Pages: 234
• Cover Type: Paperback