Black hat Black hat A black hat hacker (or black-hat hacker) is a hacker who "violates computer security for little reason beyond maliciousness or for personal gain". The term's origin is often attributed to hacker culture theorist Richard Stallman (though he denies coining it) to contrast the exploitative hacker with the white hat hacker who hacks protectively by drawing attention to vulnerabilities in computer systems that require repair. The black hat/white hat terminology originates in the Western genre of popular American culture, in which black and white hats denote villainous and heroic cowboys respectively. Black hat hackers are the stereotypical illegal hacking
Hiking apparel Hiking apparel Hiking apparel is clothing, footwear, headwear, and other items worn that are suitable for hiking, including trousers, sweaters, underwear, and hiking boots. Hiking apparel is usually selected to suit predicted weather conditions, taking into account UPF rating (Ultraviolet Protection Factor), weight, water and wind resistance. Today's hiking apparel is more advanced than previous years, having material that can be wind resistant, water-repellent and yet breathable, and lightweight. Some hiking apparel is designed to be "breathable", drawing moisture away from the body while protecting from the weather. Usually three layers of apparel are worn on a rough-weather hike, the