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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 announcement was made at the DEF CON hacker convention in Las Vegas.
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Luke Barr, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2025
The backlash against the app reached new heights on July 25 when hackers released 72,000 images of the users of the app, including selfies and photos of drivers’ licenses.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
The United States and other countries are apprehensive that hackers are now pilfering data to be decrypted by quantum computers within the next ten years.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Last week Microsoft issued patches to its SharePoint Server software after Chinese hackers exploited a vulnerability, gaining access to some clients’ internal files.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 31 July 2025
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Luke Barr, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2025
The backlash against the app reached new heights on July 25 when hackers released 72,000 images of the users of the app, including selfies and photos of drivers’ licenses.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
The United States and other countries are apprehensive that hackers are now pilfering data to be decrypted by quantum computers within the next ten years.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Last week Microsoft issued patches to its SharePoint Server software after Chinese hackers exploited a vulnerability, gaining access to some clients’ internal files.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacker
Noun
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The only image from life to capture Austen’s face is this sketch made by her sister Cassandra, an averagely talented amateur.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Aug. 2025
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The best professional investors of all time get it right maybe 55% of the time, so why wouldn’t amateurs shoot for low-probability/high-payout bets?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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There are plenty of ways to enjoy cyberpunk these days.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Now, with his upcoming graphic novel debut Martyr Loser King, the multidisciplinary artist offers his boldest vision yet—a cyberpunk epic that fuses mythology, activism, and Afrofuturism to challenge our relationship with technology, power, and each other.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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And just traveling the world with my kids and my wife, and being able to eat and explore different flavors with them, has turned into this.—
Kenneth J. Williams Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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All the fame and money in the world, but what about kids being kids?—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Think Chicago Auto Show but for NASCAR devotees and all kinds of car geeks.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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The upcoming Alien television series crash landed into Comic-Con with a blockbuster Hall H panel that got thousands of geeks sitting on the edge of their seats to an encroaching otherworldly horror.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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Plus, reporter Harry Rabinowitz tested over 30 pairs of running shoes and shares his top picks for beginners, shoes with the best arch support, and more.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
12 Aug. 2025
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For beginner astronomers, this means it has been recognized for its ultra dark skies and commitment to retaining an environment free of light pollution and ideal for astronomical observations.—
JP Shaffer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Aug. 2025
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Press-on nails have been a tried and true fashion hack, best used by folks who like to switch up their manicure more often than gel or acrylics allow or for those that love the ability to skip the salon and DIY a mani at home.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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President Donald Trump reacted to a question on Wednesday regarding evidence that Russia is at least in part responsible for a recent hack of the computer system that manages U.S. federal court documents.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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The current version of Kuang might be described as a tabula-rasa novice, a highly accomplished author who would prefer to be an eager disciple.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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The most pythons caught by a novice were 14 by Krista Hoekstra, while John Southworth led the military category with 5.—
NBC South Florida,
NBC news,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Hacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacker. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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