Ethical hacking is a critical component of cybersecurity. By understanding and implementing these practices, you can significantly contribute to the security an

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Ethical hacking involves legally breaking into computers and devices to test an organization's defenses. It's also known as penetration testing or white-hat hacking. Unlike black-hat hackers, ethical hackers have permission to breach systems and do so to improve security, not to harm or steal.