What does 'ethical hacking' refer to? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What does 'ethical hacking' refer to?
A. Hacking to cause damage to systems
B. Hacking for financial gain
C. Hacking without any permission
D. Hacking performed with the permission of the system owner to identify vulnerabilities
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ethical hacking is authorized hacking conducted to identify and fix security weaknesses in a system, with the goal of strengthening security.

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