hacking

(noun)

Unauthorized attempts to bypass the security mechanisms of an information system or network. See also cracker.

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Examples of hacking in the following topics:

  • Avoiding Potential Fraud

    • In addition to phishing and illegal hacking, online consumers can also fall victim to purchase frauds, car theft (via websites such AutoTrader), real estate fraud (via websites such as Craigslist), illegal wire transfers, online auctions, retail schemes and call tag scams.

  • Understanding Strategy + The Creative Brief

    • How the Best Ad Campaign of 2015 Hilariously Hacked the Lowly Preroll Ad