Synonyms for
Hackers
Definition
Hackers are people who use their computer skills to gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- computer hackers
- ethical hackers
- malicious hackers
- hackers group
- hackers attack
- hackers collective
- hackers convention
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Usage note
While 'hacker' can refer to someone skilled in computing, it often carries a negative connotation of unauthorized access or malicious intent. The term 'cracker' is sometimes used to distinguish malicious hackers from those with more benign or exploratory intentions.
Example sentences
- The hackers stole the company's confidential information.
- The government is trying to catch the hackers responsible for the cyber attack.
- My friend is a hacker and he helps companies improve their security.
- Hackers can cause a lot of damage if they gain access to your personal information.
- The company's security team was able to stop the hackers before they could do any damage.
Quotes
Hackers are breaking the systems for profit. Before, it was about intellectual curiosity and pursuit of knowledge and thrill, and now hacking is big business. - Kevin Mitnick
The best way to protect against hackers is to hire a team of ethical hackers to test your system's vulnerabilities. - Frank Abagnale
Hackers are like artists, philosophers, and engineers all rolled into one. - Dan Farmer