cyberpunks

plural of cyberpunk
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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  • For everyone’s peace of mind, robust security measures must be put in place to ensure that only genuine factory software can be installed and that hackers are locked out.
    Michael Harley, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
  • Ransomware attacks — in which hackers demand a hefty payment to restore hacked systems — also account for a growing share of cyber crimes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
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“Cyberpunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyberpunks. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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