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Meaning of hacker

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hacker

Pronunciation:/hækə(ɹ)/

noun

Definitions

  1. One who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer.

  2. One who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data, or to carry out malicious attacks.

    Synonyms:cracker
  3. A computer security professional.

  4. Something that hacks; a tool or device for hacking.