Ethical hacking, also known as penetration testing, is a simulated cyber attack on a computer system or network to test its defenses. On LinkedIn, ethical hacking involves authorized attempts to hack into the platform's systems to identify vulnerabilities.

🔐 You might land as a low-privilege user (e.g., IUSR or a standard domain user). The goal is to escalate to SYSTEM , root , or domain admin. Tools like WinPEAS , LinPEAS , and Metasploit ’s getsystem are your best friends.

System hacking refers to the process of exploiting vulnerabilities in a computer system or network to gain unauthorized access. In the context of LinkedIn, system hacking involves identifying weaknesses in the platform's infrastructure, applications, or user accounts.

Some common tools and techniques used in ethical hacking on LinkedIn include:

There are several types of system hacking, including: