At what point does a white hat hacker cross the line? Where should the line of ethics be drawn? It appears the term white hat means different things to different people, says Ondrej Krehel. Some believe it all comes down to intentions, but others believe it to be ethical. Krehel: Pure intentions do not mean the actions are ethical and can put peoples lives at risk. For most organizations, white hat hackers need to acknowledge and respect that, he says.”]