hacker

A hacker is a person who attempts to gain unauthorized access, esp. remotely, to a computer system or network , or, much less commonly, a person with an enthusiastic interest in computer systems. In common usage, the term most often refers to someone who gains unauthorised access to computer systems, but it is also used for security researchers, skilled programmers, computer enthusiasts, and members of hacker culture. Hackers are associated with several overlapping areas of computing. In computer security, hackers find, exploit or test weaknesses in systems and networks, with motivations that may include crime, espionage, protest, recreation or defensive security research. In programmer and enthusiast communities, the term has also been used positively for people who explore technical syst...