
In the computer security context, a hacker is
someone who seeks and exploits weaknesses in a computer system or computer
network. Hackers may be motivated by a multitude of reasons, such as profit,
protest, or challenge.[1] The
subculture that has evolved around hackers is often referred to as the computer
underground and is now a known community.[2] While
other uses of the word hacker exist that are not related to...