Primary definition
The act performed by a hacker whereby the hacker gains unauthorized access or breaks-in into a system by exploiting a weakness.
Also known ascracking · cyber intrusion · cyberattack · unauthorized access · system breach · exploiting · penetration · compromise
— EAC Information Technology TerminologyView source
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission
The act performed by a hacker whereby the hacker gains unauthorized access or breaks-in into a system by exploiting a weakness.
EAC Information Technology Terminology · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Hacking. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/hacking
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