Hack

Primary definition

Unauthorized attempt or access to an information system.

Also known asbreach · cyberattack · intrusion · unauthorized access · compromise · exploit · penetration · infiltration
1 sources cited4 related termsReviewed by Martins Ogundare · Aug 9, 2026
The State and Local Election Cybersecurity PlaybookView source

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Unauthorized attempt or access to an information system.

The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Hack. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/hack

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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
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