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Hackers

🇬🇧 UK //ˈhækəz// 🇺🇸 US //ˈhækərz//

Meaning of Hackers

Individuals who gain unauthorized access to computer systems or networks.

In simple words: People who use computers to access or damage systems illegally.

Hackers in a sentence

• Hackers often target large corporations to steal sensitive data.
• Some hackers use their skills to help secure systems against attacks.
• The news reported that several hackers were arrested for breaching government databases.
• Ethical hackers are hired to find weaknesses in software before malicious hackers can exploit them.
• Hackers can vary in their motivations, from profit to social activism.

How to use Hackers

Typically used in discussions around cybersecurity, technology, and crime. Can have negative connotations, especially in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Think of 'hackers' as 'hack' + 'ers' – people who hack into systems.

Related words

Collocations with Hackers

• identify hackers
• defend against hackers
• group of hackers
• hacker attacks
• ethical hackers

Synonyms for Hackers

• cybercriminals
• intruders
• hacktivists
• penetration testers
• script kiddies

Opposites of Hackers

• defenders
• security experts

Common mistakes with Hackers

• Confused with 'hacker' vs 'cracker' – 'crackers' break into systems for malicious purposes.
• Using 'hackers' as a singular noun when it should be plural.
• Overgeneralizing – not all hackers are criminals; some are ethical hackers.

Frequently asked questions about Hackers

What does Hackers mean?

People who use computers to access or damage systems illegally.

What is the definition of Hackers?

Individuals who gain unauthorized access to computer systems or networks.

How do you use Hackers in a sentence?

Hackers often target large corporations to steal sensitive data.

Can you give another example of Hackers?

Some hackers use their skills to help secure systems against attacks.

What are synonyms for Hackers?

Common alternatives include cybercriminals, intruders, hacktivists, penetration testers, script kiddies.

What is the opposite of Hackers?

Opposite meanings include defenders, security experts.

What words go with Hackers?

It commonly pairs with identify hackers, defend against hackers, group of hackers, hacker attacks, ethical hackers.

What are common mistakes when using Hackers?

Confused with 'hacker' vs 'cracker' – 'crackers' break into systems for malicious purposes. Using 'hackers' as a singular noun when it should be plural. Overgeneralizing – not all hackers are criminals; some are ethical hackers.

How do you pronounce Hackers?

US: //ˈhækərz//, UK: //ˈhækəz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Hackers?

Typically used in discussions around cybersecurity, technology, and crime. Can have negative connotations, especially in formal contexts.