ха́кер — meaning in English

English meaning

• hacker noun Someone who breaks into computer systems or networks without authorization, often for malicious purposes.

Senses

ха́кер is used for these senses in English:

• hacker (computer security, telecommunications) One who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data stored in, or to carry out malicious attacks on, computer networks or computer systems.
• hacker (computing, dated) One who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer.

hacker — full definition

1. noun Someone who breaks into computer systems or networks without authorization, often for malicious purposes.
2. noun A skilled and enthusiastic computer programmer, especially one who enjoys solving technical problems creatively.

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