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[hak-er] / ˈhæk ər /


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Since it landed, the 57-episode vertical series, which follows two couples as they face off against a threatening online hacker in drama-fueled one-minute clips, has amassed more than 150 million views.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Nisarga Adhikary, who describes himself as an "ethical hacker", told the BBC he was able to crack the master password for the system, gaining access to student records, answer sheets and evaluators' accounts.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The wealthy but suddenly unmoored LIV golfers have been left to scramble like a weekend hacker trying to salvage a bogey after chipping into a sand trap.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

But the company sparked widespread concerns when it claimed the bot was an expert hacker as good as, if not better than, the best humans.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Maybe it’s to throw the hacker Zero off my scent, because I’m so publicly exposed.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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