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Definition: Of the many definitions of hacking:
As opposed to cracking, hacking is the use of one's skills (computer, networking, etc.) to try and find vulnerabilities in a network infrastructure. But hackers, unlike crackers, are usually hired, and offer their skills to help protect a company from attack.
Usage: John the hacker, hates it when people think his job title implies that he breaks into computer systems with malicious intent.
Posted by xterm11 on August 13, 2009 at 20:58:59 Pacific

hacking

Definition: To use coding to brake into or change something (eg, Money in a game)
(not to be confused with guessing If someone guesses your password or tricks you into giving it to them that is not hacking! get it right Noobs!)
Usage: I hacked my game and got 2 Mil
Posted by deltoran on July 5, 2009 at 04:51:14 Pacific

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