Hackers may refer to: Computing and technology Hacker (computing) has a spectrum of meanings: Hacker (computer security), someone who breaks computer and network security Hacker (free and open source software), a programmer in the free software and open source movement Hacker (hobbyist), an enthusiastic home computer hobbyist. Similar meanings in other fields are: Media hacker, someone who uses the media in new ways Reality hacker, similar to a computer hacker, but hacks the "real world"… (More on Hacker)