hacker

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que usa computadores para obter acesso não autorizado a dados ou sistemas, ou um programador entusiasta que gosta do desafio de invadir outros computadores, às vezes sem má intenção.

A noun referring to a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data or systems, or a programmer who enjoys the challenge of breaking into other computers, sometimes without malicious intent.

1. Poor golferB2informalsport

   A person who plays golf unskillfully or without much talent.

   Golfista ruim

   • He's just a hacker on the golf course, always losing balls.
   • The tournament was full of hackers who barely broke 100.
   • She called herself a hacker after slicing her drive into the woods.

   Sinônimosdubdufferhack

2. Malicious computer intruderB1formalIT

   A programmer who breaks into computer systems to steal, alter, or destroy information, often for criminal or terrorist purposes.

   Cibercriminoso

   • The hacker stole millions of credit card numbers from the database.
   • Government agencies are tracking the hacker responsible for the cyberattack.
   • A notorious hacker was arrested for infiltrating the bank's network.

   Sinônimosattackercrackerintruder

3. Enthusiastic programmerB2informalIT

   A programmer who finds computing intrinsically rewarding and may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers without causing harm.

   Programador entusiasta

   • He's a true hacker who loves solving complex coding puzzles.
   • The hacker discovered a security flaw and reported it to the company.
   • Many hackers contribute to open-source projects in their free time.

   Sinônimosgeeknerdtechie

4. Hard worker on tedious tasksC1informal

   A person who works diligently on boring or repetitive tasks.

   Trabalhador esforçado

   • She's a real hacker when it comes to data entry, never complaining.
   • The team needed a hacker to sort through thousands of files.
   • He's a hacker who can focus on tedious paperwork for hours.

   Sinônimosdrudgegrindploddertoilerworkhorse

   Antônimosidlerloafermalingerershirkerslacker