black hat
The term "black hat" is used in both cybersecurity and entertainment to denote individuals who engage in unethical or malicious activities.
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Definition
C1Cybersecurity
(slang, technical)A hacker who engages in illegal or unethical activities to exploit system vulnerabilities for personal gain or to cause harm.
Example
- The black hat hacker infiltrated the network and stole sensitive data.
- Black hat activities often include spreading malware and stealing financial information.
B2Film
(informal)A villain or antagonist in a story, particularly in Westerns.
Example
- In the classic Western, the black hat is always plotting against the hero.
- The black hat character adds tension and excitement to the storyline.
C1Search Engine Optimization
(technical)A practitioner who uses unethical techniques to manipulate search engine rankings.
Example
- The website was penalized for using black hat SEO tactics.
- Black hat SEO can lead to short-term gains but long-term consequences.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "black hat":
white hatgray hatblack-hat hackerblack baginverted hatcode blacktop hat