black hat

1- A Hacker (Or rather cracker, but that's a different discussion) who uses his abilities for malicious purposes.

2- Anything relating to malicious use of the internet.

1- as a hacker, I would have to say he's definately a black hat hacker.

2- since the software's ony use was generating registration keys for legitamite software, it was considered balck hat software.

by Mr.Mysteriosity September 08, 2003

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The black hat hackers are the ones that cause damage. White hat hackers do good with their hacking

by Don September 11, 2003

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a hat which is black

oh thats a nice black hat

by Stace September 09, 2003

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the most honest hackers.

Dont try to hide your feelings white hackerz. Join the dark side

by Anonymous September 13, 2003

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used in the SEO (Seach Engine Optimisation) industry as a way of describing players which in order to reach the goal of high rankings, participate in activities NOT liked by the Search Engines.

The only way to get high rankings in your industry is to employ a Black Hat SEO.

by Shak June 24, 2004

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