hacker

Meanings

• Someone who uses computers and computer networks to gain unauthorized access to data or to disrupt computer services.

  - "The hacker gained unauthorized access to the company's database."
  - "The hacker disrupted the university's computer network."

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Pronunciation

1. /hækə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88676192"

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Synonyms

cracker

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Rhymes

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Homonyms

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1. Hacker (en) : Someone who uses computers and computer networks to gain unauthorized access to data or to disrupt computer services.
   

2. Hacker (ja) : 解析者、解決術者。電子データやコンピューターネットワークなどを犯い人に不正にアクセスする人も含む。
   

3. Hacker (fr) : Quelqu'un qui peut hacker, c'est-à-dire qui peut dépanner des ordinateurs et des réseaux informatiques.
   

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Homophones

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Variants

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hacker , hackers

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Etymology

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The word 'hacker' originated in the late 1950s or early 1960s when computer enthusiasts began to explore the limits of computer systems. Originally, the term 'hacker' was used to describe someone who was skilled at programming and manipulating computer systems.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cybersecurity: The practice of protecting internet-connected systems, including hardware, software, and data, from attack, damage, or unauthorized access.

2. Penetration Testing: A simulated cyber attack authorized by an organization to test the security of its systems, applications, or networks.

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