Hacker

/hˈækɐ/

/ˈhækɝ/

[noun]

Hacker

[NOUN]

someone who uses computers to illegally access someone else's computer or phone

someone who plays golf poorly

one who works hard at boring tasks

synonyms : drudge

hack

Examples

1. The successful entrepreneur knew that an old poacher makes the best gamekeeper, so he hired a former hacker to help secure his company's online systems.

2. Joe realized the truth behind the wise words when the police hired a former hacker to uncover who had been stealing company secrets.

3. It's all too easy for hackers to exploit vulnerabilities and gain access to your data.

4. Hackers represent an exceptional force for change in the 21st century.

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