hēikè

黑客

HSK 7-9Word · Noun

computer expert; malicious intruder

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

computer expert skilled in finding and fixing vulnerabilities

neutral

Often used in a positive or neutral sense, synonymous with 'ethical hacker' or 'security researcher'.

Tā他
shì是
yī一
wèi位
shòu受
rén人
zūn尊
jìng敬
de的
hēi黑
kè客
 ,
zhuān专
mén门
bāng帮
gōng公
sī司
cè测
shì试
wǎng网
luò络
ān安
quán全
 。

He is a respected hacker who specializes in helping companies test their network security.

Wǎng网
luò络
ān安
quán全
dà大
huì会
yāo邀
qǐng请
le了
xǔ许
duō多
dǐng顶
jiān尖
de的
hēi黑
kè客
lái来
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
 。

The cybersecurity conference invited many top hackers to give speeches.

2.

noun

malicious computer intruder; cybercriminal

derogatory

Often used in a negative sense, implying illegal or unethical activities. Also known as 'black hat hacker'.

Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
de的
shù数
jù据
kù库
bèi被
hēi黑
kè客
gōng攻
jī击
le了
 。

This company's database was attacked by hackers.

Jǐng警
fāng方
dài逮
bǔ捕
le了
rù入
qīn侵
zhèng政
fǔ府
wǎng网
zhàn站
de的
hēi黑
kè客
 。

The police arrested the hackers who infiltrated the government website.

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Zhòng重
yào要
de的
gè个
rén人
xìn信
xī息
yī一
dìng定
yào要
fáng防
fàn范
hēi黑
kè客
qiè窃
qǔ取
 。

It's crucial to guard against hackers stealing important personal information.