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Posted: June 9, 2019 | by Michael Bright

A computer hacker in its pure form is a highly skilled computer programmer. In pop culture, a security hacker is a skilled computer expert who uses their skills to break into computer systems using bugs, exploits, social engineering, and other methods.

When the person uses their skills to subvert computer security for malicious purposes, they can also be referred to as a cracker.

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