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as in cracker
a person who illegally gains access to a computer system and sometimes tampers with its information
the company's security experts spent days trying to figure out how a hacker could have gotten past the firewall
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as in amateur
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science
weekend golf hackers who are there mainly for the social networking
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Recent Examples of hacker
The audio, created using deepfakes of the tech CEOs' voices, were circulated by an anonymous hacker or group who gained access to the pedestrian crossing systems in cities including Alameda, Oakland, and San Francisco.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Led by Justine, these kids are elite computer hackers, and the montage sequences of them blasting through firewalls and plucking passwords from the cloud are thrilling.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
As a result, users suspect the hacker exploited age-old vulnerabilities in 4chan to conduct the takeover.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
We have all got used to reading about how best to mitigate the risk of hackers attacking your smartphone, or Windows computer, and hardware threats continue to evolve as recent reports of attackers using your GPU to steal your passwords prove.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Led by Justine, these kids are elite computer hackers, and the montage sequences of them blasting through firewalls and plucking passwords from the cloud are thrilling.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
As a result, users suspect the hacker exploited age-old vulnerabilities in 4chan to conduct the takeover.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
We have all got used to reading about how best to mitigate the risk of hackers attacking your smartphone, or Windows computer, and hardware threats continue to evolve as recent reports of attackers using your GPU to steal your passwords prove.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacker
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Youth, for photographers age 17 or younger; Novice, for new and less experienced photo hobbyists; and advanced amateur/professional, for experienced photographers who have practiced and honed their skills over time.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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When amateurs chase new strategies, smart players develop a system from what already works.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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There are some great cyberpunk looks mixed in with the elves and dragons for fans of role playing games set in the modern day or galaxies far, far away.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Set in the year 2032, Bubblegum Crisis takes all the 80’s tropes surrounding cyberpunk and tries to do something different and interesting with them.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The massacre, which also wounded 21 people, became a blueprint for dozens of copycats and shattered the notion that kids were safe in school.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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And as kids grow, the questions can get more complex.—
Maya Payne Smart, Contributor,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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Tapping into the geek chic aesthetic, the star completed the look with a pair of black trousers held up by red, white and blue suspenders supported by her shoulders.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Flamboyant theater geek Ezra (Matthew Finlan) makes his shrieks sound especially dramatic.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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Look no further than Tommy Gaunt Kitesurfing, located at Anegada Beach Club, to try this adventurous activity; Tommy is a master and makes the experience a breeze even for beginners.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Plant by Number is looking to majorly simplify the gardening process for beginners and master gardeners alike.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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While the number of outages appeared to decline, Spotify posted on social media that rumors of a hack were misguided.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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The source of the hack has not yet been identified.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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The key takeaway: AI Agents Will Happen The strategy provides elements for sophisticated developers, novice designers, and employees who must find and use agents to improve their workflow.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The massive swells are caused by the deepwater reefs, not recommended for novice surfers or swimmers.—
Mariette Williams,
AFAR Media,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Hacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacker. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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