Hacker vs. Haxor — What's the Difference?

A computer hacker is a computer expert who uses their technical knowledge to achieve a goal or overcome an obstacle, within a computerized system by non-standard means. Though the term hacker has become associated in popular culture with a security hacker – someone who utilizes their technical know-how of bugs or exploits to break into computer systems and access data which would otherwise be unavailable to them – hacking can also be utilized by legitimate figures in legal situations.

(leet) A hacker.

One who is proficient at using or programming a computer; a computer buff.

To hack.

One who uses programming skills to gain illegal access to a computer network or file.

One who demonstrates poor or mediocre ability, especially in a sport

See hackie.

(computing) One who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer.

One who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data, or to carry out malicious attacks.

(computer security) A computer security professional, a white-hat hacker.

Something that hacks; a tool or device for hacking.

A fork-shaped tool used to harvest root vegetables.

Someone who hacks.

One who cuts with rough or heavy blows.

One who kicks wildly or roughly.

One who is consistent and focuses on accomplishing a task or several tasks.

(US) One who is inexperienced or unskilled at a particular activity, especially a sport such as golf or tennis.

(US) One who operates a taxicab.

One who, or that which, hacks.

Someone who plays golf poorly

A programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism

A programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm;

One who works hard at boring tasks