black-hat hacker
"Black-hat hackers" are individuals who use their technical skills for malicious activities, often breaking laws and ethical standards.
Definition
B2Cybersecurity
(technical, informal)A person who breaks into computer systems or networks with malicious intent, often to steal data or cause damage.
Example
- The company hired experts to protect their data from black-hat hackers.
- Black-hat hackers often target financial institutions for personal gain.
B2Cybercrime
(technical, informal)An individual who exploits software or network vulnerabilities to conduct illegal activities, such as data theft or fraud.
Example
- Law enforcement agencies are constantly tracking black-hat hackers involved in cybercrime.
- Black-hat hackers use sophisticated methods to bypass security measures.
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