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DARK-SIDE HACKER

\dˈɑːksˈa͡ɪd hˈakə], \dˈɑːksˈa‍ɪd hˈakə], \d_ˈɑː_k_s_ˈaɪ_d h_ˈa_k_ə]\

Definitions of DARK-SIDE HACKER

1985 - The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing

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A criminal or malicious hacker; a cracker.From George Lucas's Darth Vader, "seduced by the dark side ofthe Force". The implication that hackers form a sort of eliteof technological Jedi Knights is intended.Opposite: samurai.

1985 - The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing
By Denis Howe

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