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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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
In 2023 an 18-year-old British hacker called Arion Kurtaj was given an indefinite hospital order after hacking into the company and stealing data, source code and video clips of the unfinished GTA 6 game.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
He told MarketWatch that cybersecurity stocks are especially benefiting from the war, given the increased threat of hacking from Iran-linked actors.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
She was hacking her daughter—bringing her food when she could not catch her own.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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