Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question1067

The high availability of multiple all-inclusive, easy-to-use hacking tools that do NOT require much technical knowledge has brought a growth in the number of which type of attackers?

A. Black hats
B. White hats
C. Script kiddies
D. Phreakers

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

As script kiddies are low to moderately skilled hackers using available scripts and tools to easily launch attacks against victims.
The other answers are incorrect because :
Black hats is incorrect as they are malicious , skilled hackers. White hats is incorrect as they are security professionals. Phreakers is incorrect as they are telephone/PBX (private branch exchange) hackers. Reference : Shon Harris AIO v3 , Chapter 12: Operations security , Page : 830