Problem Statement
What is the primary difference between ethical hacking and malicious hacking?
Explanation
Ethical hacking is the practice of legally probing systems, networks or applications **with authorization** from the owner to discover vulnerabilities and strengthen the system. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Malicious hacking, by contrast, is unauthorized, aims to exploit vulnerabilities for personal or malicious gain, and does not seek to help the system owner. Understanding this distinction is foundational in ethical-hacking interviews.
