A person who used expertise to gain access to other people's computers to get information illegally or do damage is known as?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the term used to describe an individual who uses their skills to illegally access other people's computers to steal information or cause damage.

Answer

Hacker

The person is known as a hacker.

Answer for screen readers

The person is known as a hacker.

More Information

Hackers use their expertise to exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems, often for malicious purposes like data theft or system damage.

Tips

It's a common misconception to think that all hackers are malicious; some, known as 'ethical hackers,' test systems to improve their security.

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