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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
According to a recent report from Israeli cybersecurity firm Gambit Security, hackers last month used Claude, the chatbot from Anthropic, to steal 150 gigabytes of data from Mexican government agencies.
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Data brokers collect your personal information legitimately, while hackers and identity thieves don’t attempt legitimacy.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Some of these methods make users’ information vulnerable to hackers.
—Caden Rosenbaum, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Claude also happens to already have considerable military applications, such as synthesizing huge amounts of intelligence and information and boosting the efficacy of government hackers.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Many companies and government agencies offer bug bounties for ethical hackers, sometimes offering many thousands of dollars for details about computer vulnerabilities.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Even seemingly harmless activities, like checking flight itineraries or loyalty accounts, can leave a breadcrumb trail for hackers.
—Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Last year, hackers accessed the government IDs of more than 70,000 who had complied with its age-verification requirements.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Then the hackers started releasing employee health records and Social Security numbers.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Data brokers collect your personal information legitimately, while hackers and identity thieves don’t attempt legitimacy.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Some of these methods make users’ information vulnerable to hackers.
—Caden Rosenbaum, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Claude also happens to already have considerable military applications, such as synthesizing huge amounts of intelligence and information and boosting the efficacy of government hackers.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Many companies and government agencies offer bug bounties for ethical hackers, sometimes offering many thousands of dollars for details about computer vulnerabilities.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Even seemingly harmless activities, like checking flight itineraries or loyalty accounts, can leave a breadcrumb trail for hackers.
—Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Last year, hackers accessed the government IDs of more than 70,000 who had complied with its age-verification requirements.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Then the hackers started releasing employee health records and Social Security numbers.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hackers
Noun
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Welcome to the age of AI hacking, in which the right prompts make amateurs into master hackers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Unlike the Pro Football and National Baseball halls of fame, the Naismith hall encompasses men, women, amateurs and pros.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These hydrocolloid gel bandages seal the blister and provide cushioning against further friction, which will get your kids back in the mood to meet Minnie Mouse super fast.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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For homes with pets and kids, this machine-washable throw is a smart pick; simply lay the blanket flat to dry and shake it out to restore its fluffiness.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Part sports hangout, part brewpub, The Ram is the sort of wide-net concept that draws families, high school football fans and — back when craft IPAs were cool — even beer geeks.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Saturday’s gems put the 7,000-student private school in North Carolina in the spotlight as stat geeks pored through record books to see when — or if — a school ever had two pitching performances of such magnitude occur on the same day.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For beginners, there are four miles of novice trails and three miles of paved trail.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who enjoy taking and sharing photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Hackers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hackers. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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