* In the computer security context, a hacker is someone who seeks and exploits weaknesses in a computer system or computer network. Hackers may be motivated by a multitude of reasons, such as profit, protest, or challenge.
* The subculture that has evolved around hackers is often referred to as the computer underground and is now a known community.
*While other uses of the word hacker exist that are not related to computer security, such as referring to someone with an advanced understanding of computers and computer networks.
