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There is a lot of bad juju surrounding that word. The term hacked has become a dysphemism synonymous with malicious computer programming. People who don't understand programming most likely don't understand that the word hacking is simply shorthand for problem-solving via computer programming. Of course, to the mundane, hacking is a bad thing because whenever they hear about a virus attack or phishing atempts, it's called HACKING. Of course it's hacking! When you tell a computer what to do, it's called hacking, period. All computer programmers--good or bad--are hackers. A lot of people simply associate hacking with malicious activity because that's what the people on the news call it when something bad happens.

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The word "hacked" is often understood to mean unauthorized access or entry into a computer system. However, hacking can also refer to creative problem-solving or working with technology in innovative ways. This dual meaning can lead to confusion and misunderstanding about the intentions behind hacking actions.

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