A programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism. Synonyms:cyber-terrorist, cyberpunk.
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A programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm.
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One who works hard at boring tasks. Synonyms:drudge, hack.
... being expected that Colonel Hacker and Axtell should die, I went to Newgate, but found they were reprieved till to-morrow. [Col. Francis Hacker commanded the guards at the King's execution. Axtell had guarded ... — The Diary of Samuel Pepys • Samuel Pepys
... served as lieutenant and adjutant at the siege of Boston; was in the Ticonderoga campaign, remaining some years in the service, which he quitted with the rank of captain. June 24, 1781, he was agent for the privateer "Buccaneer," Captain Hoysted Hacker. For a time he was inspector of the ports of Boston and Charlestown. In 1777, he became a member of St. Andrew's Lodge of Freemasons. October 15, 1771, he married Mary St. Leger. His orderly books for June and July, ... — Tea Leaves • Various
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