Synonyms for
Hacker
Definition
A hacker is a person who uses their computer skills to gain unauthorized access to data in a system.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- computer hacker
- ethical hacker
- security hacker
- network hacker
- hack a system
- hack into
- hack the planet
Word family
Usage note
The term 'hacker' originally referred to a skilled programmer, but it has evolved to commonly mean someone who gains unauthorized access to computer systems. The original, positive connotation is now often specified as 'ethical hacker' or 'white hat hacker'.
Example sentences
- The hacker stole my personal information from my computer.
- The company hired a white hat hacker to find vulnerabilities in their system.
- The hacker was caught and sent to jail for cybercrime.
- I received a phishing email from a hacker trying to steal my information.
- The hacker used a virus to gain access to the system.