Which statement best describes White-hat hacker?

• A. An authorized hacker who helps strengthen security
• B. A malicious attacker who steals data
• C. A script kitting novice
• D. A government agent

Answer: (A)

White-hat hacking refers to ethical hacking done with permission to find and fix security weaknesses, so the person is authorized to test systems and aims to strengthen defenses. The statement that best fits this idea describes an authorized hacker who helps strengthen security, reflecting the professional role of conducting assessments to improve safety. This contrasts with a malicious attacker who steals data, which describes a different, unlawful intent; a script kiddie refers to an inexperienced attacker who relies on ready-made tools without deeper understanding; and a government agent describes a role that may exist in security but is not the general definition of a white-hat hacker.