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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 130

SSC CHSL Tier II - 26 Jun 2023 - Shift 1 • Computer • Q130

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Astronomers have discovered 62 new moons orbiting the ringed planet Saturn. Though some of the moons had been (1)________ as early as 2019, it takes more than sighting an object close to a planet to (2) ________ it is a moon and not an asteroid making a brief close passage to that planet.

Performing a painstaking (3) ________ of matching objects detected on different nights over the course of 24 months, the team tracked 63 objects that they ended up confirming as moons. One of (4) ________ satellites was revealed back in 2021, with the remaining 62 moons gradually announced over the past few weeks.

Which of the following types of hackers, also known as crackers, hack to gain unauthorised access to a system and harm its operations or steal sensitive information?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Black hat

  • The type of hackers who hack to gain unauthorized access to a system and harm its operations or steal sensitive information are commonly known as "Black Hat Hackers" or simply "Black Hats."
  • These individuals or groups engage in malicious activities, often for personal gain, to exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, and software.
  • Their actions can result in data breaches, financial losses, and significant damage to organizations and individuals.
  • Black Hat Hackers are in contrast to "White Hat Hackers" who use their hacking skills for ethical and legal purposes, such as security testing and protecting systems from cyber threats.