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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
There is no doubt that Russian hackers and human agents meddled in the 2016 and 2020 elections.
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Which is why Google paid hackers $11.8 million in bug bounties across 2024 to find and report them, and regularly issues product security updates as they are uncovered.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The intrigue: The takedown deals a major blow to the Russian cybercriminal ecosystem amid questions about whether the U.S. is still committed to fighting Russian hackers.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
The threats include foreign governments and hackers jamming GPS signals or even spoofing them, which can produce a false location and send cars, ships, and planes to the wrong location.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Mar. 2025
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Which is why Google paid hackers $11.8 million in bug bounties across 2024 to find and report them, and regularly issues product security updates as they are uncovered.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The intrigue: The takedown deals a major blow to the Russian cybercriminal ecosystem amid questions about whether the U.S. is still committed to fighting Russian hackers.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
The threats include foreign governments and hackers jamming GPS signals or even spoofing them, which can produce a false location and send cars, ships, and planes to the wrong location.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacker
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He’s designated as an international amateur and that means millions in savings for the cash-rich Dodgers.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Orville Peck will debut as the Emcee in the current Broadway production of Cabaret on March 31, answering the question amateur dramaturges everywhere want to know: Does the mask stay on?—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 Mar. 2025
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Zero Day War Most cyberpunk games offer players a chance to hack the planet.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Available to stream on Prime Video and Tubi Prime Video Tubi Ghost in the Shell Year: 1995 Run Time: 83 minutes Director: Mamoru Oshii Mamoru Oshii’s adaptation of Masamune Shirow’s cyberpunk manga is a high point of ’90s animation, Japanese or otherwise.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2024
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Stalwarts like Magic and Pokemon have seen recent surges in popularity and profitability, thanks to not just new fans but ones who played these games as kids returning to the fold with more disposable income.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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One was a short, funny, wiry kid named Ernie, who had grand theft auto on his résumé.—
Graydon Carter,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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This concept is a great one: what if an everyday geek was genetically wired to go absolutely ham to win back the dreamy girl who has stolen his heart?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 2025
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For the coffee geeks: Julie Wolfson has the story on a new monthly coffee subscription launched this week by Noma in Copenhagen.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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This bundle focuses primarily on Microsoft Excel, offering beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Colorado Women’s Intro to Mountain Biking camp, led by women instructors and coaches, is designed for beginners with little or no mountain biking experience.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Essence,
8 Mar. 2025
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Another convenient hack for decreasing airport stress is to wear all of your must-have essentials on your person, rather than stashing them in your backpack or carry-on.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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The hack sees users letting their skin completely air-dry before going in with skin care.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2025
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Despite his impressive resume that spans two Group of Seven central banks and major investment firms, Carney is a political novice.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Probationary employees aren't necessarily novices, though.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Hacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacker. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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