hacking
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of hacking
1400–50; late Middle English, in literal sense. See hack 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The company said it found that the tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks, prompting discussions by regulators, legislators and financial institutions about the dangers it could pose to digital services.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
In the past, according to Lee, many attacks of government entities were carried out by state-sponsored actors, but the emergence of AI-powered hacking tools have allowed everyday people to carry off such incursions.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
The threat of AI such as Claude Mythos has made headlines around the world after its maker Anthropic revealed it to be extremely good at hacking.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
No other hacking outfit comes close to the amounts stolen by North Korean scams and thieves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
A reader can figure this out, but it’s hard work, like hacking through a blister pack to get at the product.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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