B2nountechnologycrime
US/ˈhæk.ər/
UK/ˈhæk.ə/
a person who uses computers to get into other people's systems or files without permission
In context
A hacker stole the personal details of thousands of customers.
The bank says its website was targeted by an unknown hacker last night.
She works as an ethical hacker, testing companies' security for a fee.
Words that go with hacker
adjective + noun
- skilled hackerOnly a skilled hacker could break into that network.
- ethical hackerAn ethical hacker finds weaknesses before criminals do.
noun + noun
- hacker attackThe hacker attack lasted several hours.
- hacker groupA hacker group claimed responsibility for the leak.
verb + preposition
- protect against hackersStrong passwords help protect against hackers.