Back in the 70's, hacker was a term given to those fortunate enough to know how to code. During the 80's and 90's it was a term meant for those who worked their way through systems, without approval. Now, its meaning has been completely replaced by cracker, and hacker means nothing more than any idiot that can decipher a small page of HTML. Those who are computer illiterate still widely use the word in its 80s/90s sense. Not to be confused with hax0r, meaning a person who dreams to one day know how to hack, or another name for l337sp33k.
Of the 80s/90s version, there were three primary denominations:
The casual Hacker-hacks to learn information for his own curiosity.
The White Hat Hacker-hunts down and destroys malicious code.
The Black Hat Hacker-designs and releases malicious code;gathers dangerous information;brings down sensative systems.
Of the 80s/90s version, there were three primary denominations:
The casual Hacker-hacks to learn information for his own curiosity.
The White Hat Hacker-hunts down and destroys malicious code.
The Black Hat Hacker-designs and releases malicious code;gathers dangerous information;brings down sensative systems.
"The hackers are working very hard."
"The hackers have managed to find their way into the system."
"The hackers are getting on my nerves."
"The hackers have managed to find their way into the system."
"The hackers are getting on my nerves."
by Almighty Sapling December 28, 2005
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Player 1: Yo Enemy 1 is cheating!
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Get the Purple Hat Hacker mug.1. (Traditional Defination) A hacker is one who is able to aptly code, or wire hardware without the need for a manual, instruction book or other documentation.
2. (Modern Defination) A hacker is also one who is skilled in the art of obtaining access to a computer to which is defened by a security program.
3. (Modern Defination) A hacker can also be considered someone who uses of an assistive device in some online games. See: wall hacks aimbot myg0t cheaters
2. (Modern Defination) A hacker is also one who is skilled in the art of obtaining access to a computer to which is defened by a security program.
3. (Modern Defination) A hacker can also be considered someone who uses of an assistive device in some online games. See: wall hacks aimbot myg0t cheaters
1. I want you to hack that new program as fast as you can, we have to meet our release date.
2. Damn hackers, wiped out the database.
3. "Damn OGC Newb. Get some skill."
2. Damn hackers, wiped out the database.
3. "Damn OGC Newb. Get some skill."
by Teegtahn June 24, 2006
Get the hackers mug.A phrase for making fun of someone or something that is not as important, dangerous or cool as it seems.
Those dangerous internet hackers . . . they can blow up vans, make you get dogs and curtains, and make your girlfriend think you're gay. Stupid hackers on steroids.
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