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[hak-er] / ˈhæk ər /


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Since it landed, the 57-episode vertical series, which follows two couples as they face off against a threatening online hacker in drama-fueled one-minute clips, has amassed more than 150 million views.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Nisarga Adhikary, who describes himself as an "ethical hacker", told the BBC he was able to crack the master password for the system, gaining access to student records, answer sheets and evaluators' accounts.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

An ethical hacker who just won major prizes at a prestigious international competition says her days of competing could be numbered due to the rise of AI tools like Claude Mythos.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The wealthy but suddenly unmoored LIV golfers have been left to scramble like a weekend hacker trying to salvage a bogey after chipping into a sand trap.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

After the first few games, I soon discovered that Helmut was a mere hacker.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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