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Hacker definition - hacker
In the positive sense of the word, a hacker is an individual who enjoys learning computer system details and how to capitalize on his or her capabilities. This term is often incorrectly used for “cracker,” which refers to someone who engages in unethical or illegal computer exploits.

See Also: Crackers; Computer; White Hats or Ethical Hackers or Samurai Hackers.

Webster's New World Hacker Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Bernadette Schell and Clemens Martin.
Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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