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Hacked: meaning, definitions and examples

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hacked

 

[ hækt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computer security

Hacked refers to the unauthorized intrusion into a computer system or network, typically to steal or manipulate information. This term encompasses various cyber crimes, including data breaches, identity theft, and system disruptions. Hackers might exploit vulnerabilities in software or use techniques like phishing to gain access. The ramifications of hacking can be severe, affecting businesses and individuals alike by compromising sensitive information and leading to financial losses.

Synonyms

breached, compromised, infiltrated, intruded

Examples of usage

  • The company's database was hacked last week.
  • He was accused of hacking into government servers.
  • They suspect that her email was hacked.
  • A group of hackers claimed responsibility for the attack.

Translations

Translations of the word "hacked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hackeado

🇮🇳 हैक किया हुआ

🇩🇪 gehackt

🇮🇩 diretas

🇺🇦 зламаний

🇵🇱 zhakowany

🇯🇵 ハッキングされた

🇫🇷 piraté

🇪🇸 hackeado

🇹🇷 hacklenmiş

🇰🇷 해킹된

🇸🇦 مخترق

🇨🇿 hacknutý

🇸🇰 hacknutý

🇨🇳 被黑客攻击的

🇸🇮 hekan

🇮🇸 hakkar

🇰🇿 хакерлік шабуылға ұшыраған

🇬🇪 ჰაკერი

🇦🇿 hakerlənmiş

🇲🇽 hackeado

Etymology

The term 'hack' originated in the 1960s at MIT, where it described a playful or clever solution to a problem. It was initially associated with the creative and innovative use of computers. Over time, especially in the 1980s and '90s as personal computing became more widespread, the meaning shifted to encompass unauthorized access to digital systems. The rise of the internet further popularized the term, leading to public awareness of hacking incidents and their implications for security and privacy. Today, 'hacked' has entered mainstream vocabulary, often associated with cybercrime and breaches of data security, reflecting society's ongoing battle against digital threats.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,718, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.