[Ads-l] "Cracker" (Malicious Hacker) Not Yet in OED

[Shapiro, Fred]

The word "cracker" in its meaning of a malicious hacker is not yet in OED.  Below is the earliest citation I have found in a few minutes of research.  I am sure that people on thie list can push it back further.  Is Hugo still on the list?

cracker (malicious hacker)

1983 _Albany_ (Ore.)  _Democrat-Herald_ 1 June 8/3 (Newspapers.com)  When a computer operator tried to check on company investing, the terminal replied only, "The system cracker strikes again."

Fred Shapiro

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