Hacking: meaning, definitions and examples

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hacking

[ ˈhækɪŋ ]

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cyber security

The act of gaining unauthorized access to computer systems or networks in order to steal data, corrupt files, or cause disruption.

Synonyms

breach, cyber attack, intrusion

Examples of usage

Hacking into the company's database, the cyber criminals stole sensitive customer information.
The government agency hired ethical hackers to identify vulnerabilities in their network.
The hacker used sophisticated techniques to bypass the firewall and access confidential information.

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technology

The clever or skillful manipulation of a system or technology to achieve a desired outcome.

Synonyms

exploitation, manipulation, tinkering

Examples of usage

She was praised for her hacking skills in optimizing the company's website performance.
The software engineer applied creative hacking to improve the functionality of the app.

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informal

To use a computer to gain unauthorized access to data in a system.

Synonyms

breach, break into, crack

Examples of usage

He hacked into the school's grading system to change his exam scores.
The cybercriminals attempted to hack the bank's online banking platform.

Translations

Translations of the word "hacking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hacking

🇮🇳 हैकिंग

🇩🇪 Hacken

🇮🇩 peretasan

🇺🇦 хакінг

🇵🇱 hakowanie

🇯🇵 ハッキング

🇫🇷 piratage

🇪🇸 piratería

🇹🇷 hackerlik

🇰🇷 해킹

🇸🇦 القرصنة

🇨🇿 hackování

🇸🇰 hackovanie

🇨🇳 黑客行为

🇸🇮 hekanje

🇮🇸 hakk

🇰🇿 хакерлік

🇬🇪 ჰაკინგი

🇦🇿 hakerlik

🇲🇽 piratería

Word origin

The term 'hacking' originated in the 1960s at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where it was used to describe playful programming explorations and modifications. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both positive and negative connotations, with hackers being viewed as skilled computer experts or malicious cyber intruders.