das Hacking
Translation
hacking
Examples
Hacking ist eine ernsthafte Straftat.
Hacking is a serious crime.
Er interessiert sich für ethisches Hacking.
He is interested in ethical hacking.
Grammar Patterns
to engage in ((Hacking)) Er beschäftigt sich mit dem Hacking von Netzwerken.
Similar Words
der Cyberangriff (cyberattack), der Datendiebstahl (data theft)
Etymology
A loanword from English 'hacking'. The German verb 'hacken' (to chop) is related, but the computer context comes directly from English.
Memory Tips
The word is identical in meaning and very similar in pronunciation to English 'hacking', making it easy to remember. It's a neuter noun: das Hacking.