criminal hacker

Computer Desktop Encyclopedia: criminal hacker

A criminal who uses hacker techniques to break the law. Originally, the term "hacker" referred only to a highly technical programmer. Today, the term is often used synonymously with criminal. "Criminal hacker" and "cracker" are the most accurate references to this individual.

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