hackster

/ˈhæktɛstər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who hacks or breaks into computer systems, often for malicious purposes.

“The IT department was worried about the recent hacking attempts by a notorious hackster.”

2. noun

A skilled computer programmer or developer who creates innovative solutions or applications, often using non-traditional methods.

“The hackster community came together to develop a new open-source project.”

Synonyms

  • cracker
  • cyberpunk
  • hacker

Antonyms

  • cybersecurity specialist
  • security expert