Word

Description

Hacker

though the term has been associated primarily with people who endeavor to
violate computer or software security in some manner, the primary definition
refers to an individual who is exceptionally skilled as a computer programmer.
The other common meaning for the word is someone who gains unauthorized
entry into a computer system or software program for the sake of mischief or
financial gain. In light of many of the malicious deeds and pranks being
played of late, such as the malicious introduction of viruses via email, and the
intentional crippling of large Websites such as Yahoo, the accepted use of the
term is unfortunately becoming negative. see cracker.