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History of Hacking & Hackers Quiz Trivia Questions and Answers

Dive into the intriguing world of hacking, exploring key events and figures who shaped what it is today.. Test your knowledge and challenge yourself with our comprehensive quiz covering all aspects of this fascinating topic.

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1. Who wrote the first computer worm that spread across the internet?

2. What year was the term 'hacker' first used?

3. Which movie is known for popularizing hacker culture in the 1980s?

4. Which hacker was famously involved in the 'Operation Sundevil' crackdown?

5. What is the primary motive of a 'white hat' hacker?

6. Which organization is known for its hacktivist operations?

7. What does SQL injection target?

8. Who is considered the father of computer hacking?

9. Which of these is NOT a common type of hacking attack?

10. In which decade did the hacker group 'Chaos Computer Club' form?

11. Which hacker is known for developing the concept of social engineering?

12. What was the target of the infamous 'Operation Aurora' cyber attack?

13. Which programming language is frequently used for writing exploits?

14. What is the main purpose of a botnet?

15. Which hacker was known as 'The Condor'?

16. Which film depicted the life of hacker Kevin Mitnick?

17. What kind of hacker is considered unethical?

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