Hacker: An individual who uses technical knowledge and expertise to gain unauthorized access to systems, networks, or data. Hackers can be motivated by various reasons, such as curiosity, financial gain, or political activism. Examples of hackers include black hat hackers who engage in illegal activities, white hat hackers who use their skills for defensive purposes, and gray hat hackers who straddle the line between the two.
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