(telecommunications) A person who attempts to gain unauthorized access, esp. remotely, to a computer system or network (= computer hacker), or (in earliest use) a telephone network. Later also: a person who gains unauthorized access to another's telephone communications or data; = phone hacker.

A surname.

plural of hacker

plural of Hacker

Synonym of hackerdom

(computing) A developer who maintains the Linux kernel code.

One who collaborates with others to create open source solutions using publicly-released data, code and technology to solve local social, economic, and environmental challenges.

(Internet, marketing) Someone who is skilled in both marketing and programming, and utilises these skills to grow the userbase of a startup.

A typical hacker; a person who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access without using extraordinary equipment or brilliance.

Alternative form of antihacker / One who is opposed to hacking (any sense).