hacker
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
A person or organization who is actively involved in security attacks, usually with malicious intent.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Someone who gains unauthorized access to computer systems.
Look Closer
A person who exploits security weaknesses - malicious or ethical.
The Bottom Line
An attacker in the security context (or security researcher if ethical).
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