Phreaker: meaning, definitions and examples

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phreaker

 

[ หˆfriหkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer security

A phreaker is a person who breaks into the telephone network illegally to make free calls or disrupt services. Phreakers often exploit vulnerabilities in the phone system to achieve their goals.

Synonyms

cybercriminal, hacker, phone phreak

Examples of usage

  • Phreakers used to manipulate the tones of payphones to make free long-distance calls.
  • The authorities are constantly working to track down and apprehend phreakers.
  • Phreaking has evolved over the years, with phreakers now using more advanced technology to access phone networks.
  • Many phreakers are motivated by the challenge of circumventing security measures.
  • Some phreakers have been known to sell their services to others for a profit.

Translations

Translations of the word "phreaker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น phreaker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฐเฅ€เค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Phreaker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ phreaker

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั€ั–ะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ phreaker

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒชใƒผใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท phreaker

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ phreaker

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท phreaker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ฆฌ์ปค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑูŠูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ phreaker

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ phreaker

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ต่ฏ้ป‘ๅฎข (diร nhuร  hฤ“ikรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ phreaker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ phreaker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ั€ะธะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ friker

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ phreaker

Etymology

The term 'phreaker' originated in the 1960s and 1970s when individuals discovered ways to manipulate the phone system to make free calls. Phreaking became a subculture among technology enthusiasts who enjoyed exploring the inner workings of the telephone network. While some phreakers engaged in illegal activities, others viewed phreaking as a form of exploration and experimentation. The practice of phreaking has evolved alongside advancements in telecommunications technology, leading to increased legal restrictions and cybersecurity measures to prevent unauthorized access to phone networks.