noun

hacker

hacker

The hacker stole sensitive company data.

The hacker stole sensitive company data.

She works as an ethical hacker.

She works as an ethical hacker.

a/the ((hacker)) a person who illegally accesses computer systems. The hacker stole sensitive company data.

Synonyms: cracker, cybercriminal

From the verb 'hack' plus the agent suffix '-er'.

A person who 'hacks' is a 'hack-er'. It's a simple and logical construction.

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