Post by juju on Mar 24, 2006 12:17:33 GMT -5
Hacker
A technically sophisticated user who spends a lot of time at a computer. It refers to a person who writes computer programs, "hacking" up the digital code. Hacker is often erroneously used, instead of cracker, to refer to those who illegally break into computer systems to do damage, steal secrets, or enter simply because they can. Compare to cracker.
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Cracker
A person proficient at deciphering codes and passwords and breaking security systems for illegal or unethical reasons. The term was invented by computer hackers to replace the term "hacker," which often has been inaccurately associated with computer foul play. In fact, in many instances, "hacker" refers to a savvy computer user.
A technically sophisticated user who spends a lot of time at a computer. It refers to a person who writes computer programs, "hacking" up the digital code. Hacker is often erroneously used, instead of cracker, to refer to those who illegally break into computer systems to do damage, steal secrets, or enter simply because they can. Compare to cracker.
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Cracker
A person proficient at deciphering codes and passwords and breaking security systems for illegal or unethical reasons. The term was invented by computer hackers to replace the term "hacker," which often has been inaccurately associated with computer foul play. In fact, in many instances, "hacker" refers to a savvy computer user.