as in hackers
a person who illegally gains access to a computer system and sometimes tampers with its information
the bank had to overhaul its online banking system after a cyberpunk broke into the accounts of thousands of customers
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hackers
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In recent weeks, Anthropic's Mythos model, which the company delayed fully rolling out to public due to concerns that hackers could use it to exploit software vulnerabilities, is intensifying these fears.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
28 May 2026 -
In recent months, authorities in countries including Sweden, Poland, Denmark and Norway have alleged that hackers linked to Russia targeted their critical infrastructure, including power plants and dams.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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“Cyberpunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyberpunks. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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