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Word List: Tier 1
Term: blackhat-whitehat
Definition
N/A
Related Terms
- None
Usage Context
Recommendation
Replace immediately.
Recommended Replacements
- ethical hacker
- unethical hacker, attacker
Unsuitable Replacements
- None
Rationale
The terms white hat and black hat promote racial bias because black is used to indicate malevolence while white indicates ethical, positive behavior.
Term Status
N/A
Supporting Content
Adapted from a recommendation originally published by the IBM Inclusive IT Language Initiative Words Matter working group.