English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
packet monkey — n. An unskilled computer prankster who can only ape skilled hackers by downloading and using their programs that are designed to infiltrate and compromise computer networks. Example Citation: Hackers, in their online communities, say the media… … New words
packet sniffer — n. Software that monitors network traffic to steal passwords, credit card numbers, and other sensitive data. Also, the person who uses such software. Example Citation: Computer systems connected to networks, such as the Internet, are also… … New words
monkey jacket — noun a) A type of close fit jacket worn by sailors You bully boys of Liverpool, Ill have you to beware, b) A semiformal lightweight jacket, usually made of nylon, with striped cuffs and neck, similar to an MA 1 flight jacket. When you sail on… … Wiktionary
Hacking and Hackers — back hacking beehacker billion laughs biohacker bluejacking bot herder chief hacking officer cr … New words
People — 99er adultescent agritourist alpha earner alpha geek alpha girl alpha pup altruistic donor … New words
cracker — (KRAK.kur) n. A computer hacker who performs illegal or unethical activities. Example Citation: To computing s elite, the hacker s code might be summarized as, Figure out, look around, leave no trace. Hackers look down on their deliberately… … New words
dark-side hacker — n. A hacker who uses his or her talents for malicious or criminal ends. (Also known as a cracker.) Example Citation: Having a DSL or cable modem service means you have high speed access to the Internet, but there is a downside. Your computer… … New words
distributed denial of service — adj. Relating to a computer attack that hijacks dozens or sometimes hundreds or computers around the Internet and instructs each of them to inundate a target site with meaningless requests for data. Also: DDoS. Example Citation: Yahoo, Buy.com… … New words
doorknob rattling — n. Probing a computer that is connected to the Internet to see if it has any vulnerabilities that can be exploited. Example Citation: The first one rattled the doorknob at 3 a.m. Wednesday morning, trying to see if the door was open. The next… … New words
honeynet — n. A network set up to attract computer crackers so their actions can be observed. Example Citation: Set up a server and fill it with tempting files. Make it hard but not impossible to break into. Then sit back and wait for the crackers to show… … New words
