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as in crackers
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 amateurs
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 hackers
Organizations unintentionally create systemic weaknesses that adversaries, ranging from nation-states to hackers, are keen to exploit when privacy is neglected.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Unlike traditional sabotage, these hackers infiltrated networks to remain dormant and undetected, gaining the ability to disrupt the United States’ communications and power systems during a future crisis.
—Saman Zonouz, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Unlike traditional sabotage, these hackers infiltrated networks to remain dormant and undetected, gaining the ability to disrupt the United States’ communications and power systems during a future crisis.
—Saman Zonouz, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Brightspeed, one of the largest fiber broadband providers in the United States, is investigating claims that hackers stole sensitive data tied to more than 1 million customers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
In past surveys of small businesses that suffered cyber and data breaches, incidents were caused by insecure cloud environments, ransomware, hackers, malicious employees or contractors, lapses by remote workers, software flaws and attacks on third-party vendors, the report said.
—Wire Services
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
In past surveys of small businesses that suffered cyber and data breaches, incidents were caused by insecure cloud environments, ransomware, hackers, malicious employees or contractors, lapses by remote workers, software flaws and attacks on third-party vendors, the report said.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
The agency responded by launching a criminal investigation against the unknown hackers.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Belot said that Kasatkin was accused of having acted as a negotiator for a team of hackers.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Unlike traditional sabotage, these hackers infiltrated networks to remain dormant and undetected, gaining the ability to disrupt the United States’ communications and power systems during a future crisis.
—Saman Zonouz, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Unlike traditional sabotage, these hackers infiltrated networks to remain dormant and undetected, gaining the ability to disrupt the United States’ communications and power systems during a future crisis.
—Saman Zonouz, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Brightspeed, one of the largest fiber broadband providers in the United States, is investigating claims that hackers stole sensitive data tied to more than 1 million customers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
In past surveys of small businesses that suffered cyber and data breaches, incidents were caused by insecure cloud environments, ransomware, hackers, malicious employees or contractors, lapses by remote workers, software flaws and attacks on third-party vendors, the report said.
—Wire Services
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
In past surveys of small businesses that suffered cyber and data breaches, incidents were caused by insecure cloud environments, ransomware, hackers, malicious employees or contractors, lapses by remote workers, software flaws and attacks on third-party vendors, the report said.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
The agency responded by launching a criminal investigation against the unknown hackers.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Belot said that Kasatkin was accused of having acted as a negotiator for a team of hackers.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hackers
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By matching equipment specs to swing speed rather than gender, amateurs would find that LPGA launch angles, spin rates and shaft flexes are far more relevant to their game.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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On pretty much any day, professional artists and passionate amateurs of all ages are in studios, ballet schools or community centers.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2026
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Enjoy the theater, movies, sports events and fun activities with kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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With features like the big open lawn, a kids play area, a permanent food truck, waterfront seating, and the first dog run in downtown.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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For airline geeks and loyal fans of the Emirates brand, the livery was probably the highlight announcement coming from Dubai this week.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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That calculus mirrors the larger rethink going on among points geeks—and everyday travelers.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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There’s an equestrian centre for experienced riders and beginners alike, and the option to do the most touristy of all activities, camel riding in the dunes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Nearby Kissing Bridge Ski Area features over 20 miles of downhill trails for beginners, experts, and parkgoers alike.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Hackers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hackers. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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