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hacking

/hækɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does hacking mean?

noun, verb

The practice of finding and exploiting weaknesses in a computer system or network, often for malicious purposes. The act of skillfully and creatively solving a problem or finding a shortcut.

Example

"The hacker was able to bypass the security system by exploiting a vulnerability in the code."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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