Translation guide
A hacker who violates computer security for malicious reasons or personal gain.
A person who uses computer skills for illegal or unethical purposes, such as stealing data or causing damage.
Direct loanword from English, widely understood in tech contexts. Refers specifically to malicious hackers.
That black hat hacker stole the company's data.
Japanese term for a malicious hacker, distinguishing from ethical hackers. Common in IT security contexts.
Means 'malicious hacker'. A descriptive phrase that can be used when the loanword might not be understood.
Generic term for hacker. In Japanese, it often implies a skilled programmer, but context can make it negative. Use with caution.
May not clearly convey malicious intent without additional context.
A cracker broke into the system.
A malicious hacker leaked personal information.
A hacker attacked the government site.