black hat
Meaning
- A villain in a story, especially in a Western (a film or other work of the Western genre).
- (slang) A malicious hacker, one who violates computer security out of maliciousness or for personal gain.
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Etymology
From the black stetsons (cowboy hats) traditionally worn by such villains.
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