A hacker is a person who maintains knowledge of the vulnerabilities and exploits he or she finds for private advantage, and does not reveal them either to the general public or to the manufacturer for correction.

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A hacker is a broad term that can refer to anyone skilled in computer programming or networking, and not all hackers maintain knowledge of vulnerabilities for private advantage. Some hackers, known as "white hat" hackers, responsibly disclose vulnerabilities to manufacturers for correction.

A Hacker Is a Person Who Maintains Knowledge of the Vulnerabilities