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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
In the months leading up its bankruptcy, 23andMe tried to attract a buyer while struggling to end a class-action lawsuit related to a 2023 data breach that gave hackers access to customer information.
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Steven Church, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
This lack of protective measures, including firewalls and antivirus software, can create vulnerabilities and support the hacker's appetite.
—Dewayne Hart, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Coinbase refused to pay their ransom demand of $20 million and is instead offering a $20 million reward for information about the hackers.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Ransomware locks computer systems until the victim accedes to the hacker’s extortion demands.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
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Steven Church, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
This lack of protective measures, including firewalls and antivirus software, can create vulnerabilities and support the hacker's appetite.
—Dewayne Hart, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Coinbase refused to pay their ransom demand of $20 million and is instead offering a $20 million reward for information about the hackers.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Ransomware locks computer systems until the victim accedes to the hacker’s extortion demands.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacker
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Over a span of 48 hours, 200 professional, amateur and student artists will use chalk to paint thousands of square feet of raw pavement into re-creations of masterpieces, modern art and their own original pieces during the Denver Chalk Art Festival in Denver’s Golden Triangle District.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
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In return for good behavior, both the pros and amateurs will be thrilled to show you everything from a nebula in Orion’s belt, to Jupiter and its moons.—
A.K. Whitney,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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The same cyberpunk aesthetic that has defined countless Asus ROG products over recent years returns, including the Anime Matrix RGB lighting across the monitor cabinet’s back.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Streaming on Crunchyroll Crunchyroll Also check out: Ghost in the Shell and its sequel film for more existentialism and cyberpunk sci-fi classics.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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Morrison is 32 now — older, wiser, a lot more worldly than the kid who got into trouble, ended up in court and left Old Trafford without fulfilling that rare potential.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Parents can help fill the gaps to help prepare their kids for life on their own.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
6 June 2025
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Owner David Rubenstein needs to get rid of Elias (maybe Cal Ripken Jr. would agree to the job) and get baseball people instead of computer geeks to run the team.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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Jon Cherry/Getty Images For years, crypto was viewed by many as a weird and fringe investment, hyped up by a bunch of math geeks and used widely by all kinds of unsavory characters, from drug dealers to hackers.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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Wilton also offers a variety of beginner to advanced courses, along with plenty of easy decorating hacks on their social media.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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The maestro John Derian has a lot of warm how-to videos for beginners.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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Tasha Twisted Headband Here’s a classic styling hack: Spice up an otherwise simple outfit with fun accessories.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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This little hack has also come in handy for my grandma, who enjoys joining in from time to time.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
3 June 2025
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Gear that is more accessible to novices, social media posts from beautiful locales and a false sense of security carrying a cellphone creates may all be playing a role here.—
Amanda Loudin,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Beginners and families can warm up on the .25-mile Gold Bug Loop, while novice riders looking to improve their freeride skills can cruise down Tommyknocker (5.8 miles).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 May 2025
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“Hacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacker. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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