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reverted this back to its previous definition because the last one was wrong
A person who breaks into a computer system without authorization, whose purpose is to do damage (destroy files, steal credit card numbers, plant viruses, etc.). Because a cracker uses low-level hacker skills to do cracking, the terms "cracker" and "hacker" have become synonymous with the latter becoming the most widely used term.
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Virtually everyone has heard the expression Computer Hacker What is a Computer Cracker?
- A "hacker" is a brilliant and respected computer programmer or technical expert - A "cracker" is someone who tries to break into your computer or files without your knowledge and/or permission.
How does a hackers differ from a cracker?
A hacker breaks into someone's computer to compromise it's security, and a cracker looks into the source code of a program, then modifies it so he/she does not need to register it.
What is a hinky-pinky for who packages wafers?
a cracker packer
Is it true that The term cracker originally was a complimentary word for a computer enthusiast?
No. There are several hypotheses as to the origin of the term cracker, and all predate the existence of computers. Most are connected in some way to cracking a whip.
What is Roblox Nan Called?
cracker
What kind of cracker rhymes with Sam?
Graham - as in graham cracker.
Who do you call Somebody who uses the internet to break into a computer?
Hacker, security cracker, or penetration tester (for legitimate purposes only)
How many oyster crackers could a crack oyster cracker cracker crack if a crack oyster cracker cracker could crack oyster crackers?
A crackalackin' crack oyster cracker cracker would crack as many crackalackin' crack oyster crackers as a crackalackin' crack oyster cracker cracker could crack, if a crack oyster cracker cracker could crack oyster crackers in a crackalackin' way.
What it is cracker?
A cracker is a biscuit that is crunchy.
Is Cracker a mixture?
Is a cracker a mixture
What cracker is the unhealthiest?
cheeze cracker
What is an animal cracker?
An animal cracker is a mildly sweet cookie/cracker that is shaped like an animal.
