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Script-kiddie

Also known as an ankle biter, a script-kiddie is an individual who utilizes information, scripts, or other types of software utilities to help exploit or break into a computer or computer program without having a full understanding of how the exploit works or how it was made.

What makes a script-kiddie different from a hacker or an advanced user is that a hacker or advanced user commonly has a vast understanding of what he or she is doing, explores and locates the security vulnerabilities, and/or creates the programs or scripts that others may use.

Also see: Hacker, Leetspeak, Script, Underground

 

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