stealing

Example Sentences

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Hackers more often break into companies using previously discovered bugs, or by stealing login credentials or using social engineering techniques.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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

Besides stealing potential Wall Street customers, bucket shops could roil the capital markets.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“It’s basically like stealing something from somebody who stole,” Halem said, according to Louis.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

I almost felt guilty for stealing the key.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm