hacking

[hak-ing]

noun

1. replacement of a single course of stonework by two or more lower courses.

hacking

/ ˈhækɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a cough) harsh, dry, and spasmodic

Word History and Origins

Origin of hacking¹

1400–50; late Middle English, in literal sense. See hack ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

It is the latest in a series of cyber-attacks by other hacking groups that have hit major firms around the world, including carmaker Jaguar Land Rover and retail giant Marks and Spencer.

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For the last few years operatives from hacking teams like Lazarus Group have focussed on attacking cryptocurrency companies for large thefts of digital tokens.

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A spokesperson for ANL has previously said it had "denied under oath that its journalists had commissioned or obtained information derived from phone hacking, phone tapping, bugging, computer or email hacking or burglary to order".

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Iza made millions online while intimidating and extorting people, illegally hacking Facebook accounts and engaging in other criminal activity.

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Retes began hacking and coughing as the gas seeped into his car and federal officers began pounding on his car door.

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