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Script kiddie

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001537

An individual who uses pre-written scripts, tools, or exploits created by others to attack computer systems and networks. They generally lack a deep understanding of the underlying security concepts or programming principles behind the attacks they launch. The term distinguishes these actors from more skilled hackers who develop their own methods and tools from scratch.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-001537
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectTechnical
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-001537",
  "term": "Script kiddie",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "An individual who uses pre-written scripts, tools, or exploits created by others to attack computer systems and networks. They generally lack a deep understanding of the underlying security concepts or programming principles behind the attacks they launch. The term distinguishes these actors from more skilled hackers who develop their own methods and tools from scratch.",
  "subject": "Technical",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/script-kiddie/"
}

Record 1,178 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.