hacker
Example Sentences
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It is what’s known as a privilege escalation exploit, and if it were chained together with other attacks it could be used by a hacker to seize control of the computer.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
With a password in hand, a hacker wouldn’t be able to get in without this second code required for access.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
It’s genuinely scary how fast this hacker finds her apartment.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Genesis' character in Crookhaven, Whisper, is co-head of the school - a celebrated hacker who trains her students in acquiring unmatchable hacking skills.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Only Loga hadn’t been touched by the hacker.
From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson
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Computer Science and Technology - Introductory
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