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as in crackers
a person who illegally gains access to a computer system and sometimes tampers with its information
the company's security experts spent days trying to figure out how a hacker could have gotten past the firewall
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as in amateurs
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science
weekend golf hackers who are there mainly for the social networking
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Recent Examples of hackers
The hackers in Salt Typhoon, which was uncovered in 2024, were able to obtain phone call records from millions of Americans and steal FBI wiretap data.
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Kevin Collier, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
What hackers stole in the TriZetto data breach TriZetto said hackers accessed insurance eligibility transaction reports stored on its servers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Corriere della Serra reported that hackers allegedly stole access codes, internal maps, and information regarding placement of CCTV cameras and alarms, subsequently issuing a ransom demand via phone to director Simone Verde.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Read how North Korean hackers tricked Ben and got into his computer.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The leak could also give hackers a major leg up in their efforts to identify exploitable software vulnerabilities — or find new ways to arm their own instances of Claude Code for nefarious purposes.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026
The materials uploaded by the hackers appear to show a combination of personal and work emails involving Patel from 2010 to 2019.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Between December 2025 and January 2026, hackers had access to the company’s networks and, by extension, a ton of personal data on millions of people.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Tech companies are used to defending their systems against hackers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
Kevin Collier, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
What hackers stole in the TriZetto data breach TriZetto said hackers accessed insurance eligibility transaction reports stored on its servers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Corriere della Serra reported that hackers allegedly stole access codes, internal maps, and information regarding placement of CCTV cameras and alarms, subsequently issuing a ransom demand via phone to director Simone Verde.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Read how North Korean hackers tricked Ben and got into his computer.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The leak could also give hackers a major leg up in their efforts to identify exploitable software vulnerabilities — or find new ways to arm their own instances of Claude Code for nefarious purposes.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026
The materials uploaded by the hackers appear to show a combination of personal and work emails involving Patel from 2010 to 2019.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Between December 2025 and January 2026, hackers had access to the company’s networks and, by extension, a ton of personal data on millions of people.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Tech companies are used to defending their systems against hackers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hackers
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The Global Meteor Network, an international array of cameras pointed at the night sky 24/7, is overseen by a dedicated group of scientists and amateurs.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Research shows many runners already under-consume carbs, with amateurs—who often lack sports‑nutrition guidance—being especially prone to inadequate intake.—
Outside,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
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Their kids have their own favorites.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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So here's a guide to picking out the best, age-appropriate books kids will actually read.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Such comes with a 12-game win streak and computer numbers that make even the geeks party on Broadway.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Part sports hangout, part brewpub, The Ram is the sort of wide-net concept that draws families, high school football fans and — back when craft IPAs were cool — even beer geeks.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Contestants range from beginners to experienced builders, offering a cross-section of skill levels that reflect how cosplay develops over time.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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So, beginners might not get perfect results on the first try.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Hackers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hackers. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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