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Def: a person who gains unauthorized access to computer systems
Example: Professionals often use the expressions 'white hats' and 'gray hats' to denote 'good' and 'bad' hackers accordingly.
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Controversial term. Originally meaning a highly-skilled, talented and creative programmer, it has lately acquired a negative connotation referring to someone who gains unauthorized access to computer systems. In the latter sense the term ' cracker' is suggested by specialists.
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