reverted this back to its previous definition because the last one was wrong
A person who breaks into a computer system without authorization, whose purpose is to do damage (destroy files, steal credit card numbers, plant viruses, etc.). Because a cracker uses low-level hacker skills to do cracking, the terms "cracker" and "hacker" have become synonymous with the latter becoming the most widely used term.
- A "hacker" is a brilliant and respected computer programmer or technical expert - A "cracker" is someone who tries to break into your computer or files without your knowledge and/or permission.
A hacker breaks into someone's computer to compromise it's security, and a cracker looks into the source code of a program, then modifies it so he/she does not need to register it.
No. There are several hypotheses as to the origin of the term cracker, and all predate the existence of computers. Most are connected in some way to cracking a whip.
A cracker person is a derogatory term used to refer to individuals who break security systems or hack computer networks without authorization. It is similar to a "hacker," but with negative connotations.
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Graham - as in graham cracker.
Hacker, security cracker, or penetration tester (for legitimate purposes only)
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cheeze cracker
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Cheese-cracker.