(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.

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

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.

Alternative form of antihacker

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