!!! Overview
[{$pagename}] is an [entity] trying cause you or yours encounter an [unfortunate event]

[{$pagename}] typically takes advantage of a [vulnerability] to perform an [exploit] or to cause an [unfortunate event]

There are two general type of [{$pagename}]s:
* [active attacker] - attempts to violate the [Integrity] or [Availability] of [resources].
* [passive attacker] - is an [Observer] attempts to violate the [Confidentiality] of [data] but does not affect [resources]. (E.g., wiretapping.)

[{$pagename}] may be referred to as a [Bad Actor]

[{$pagename}] may be an [Internal Attacker]

!! Classifications[1]
* White hat
* Black hat
* Grey hat
* Elite hacker
* Script kiddie
* Neophyte
* Blue hat
* Hacktivist
* Nation state
* Organized criminal gangs	

!! [AKA]
* Hacker
* Security Hacker[1]


!! More Information
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* [#1] - [Security_hacker|Wikipedia:Security_hacker|target='_blank'] - based on information obtained 2017-05-10-