black hat

Meaning

  1. A villain in a story, especially in a Western (a film or other work of the Western genre).
  2. (slang) A malicious hacker, one who violates computer security out of maliciousness or for personal gain.

Synonyms

Translations

schwarze Farbe

Etymology

From the black stetsons (cowboy hats) traditionally worn by such villains.

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