script kiddy

A form of script kiddie — A (usually amateur) hacker who compromises files on others' computers or launches attacks on computer systems, using widely distributed computer programs or scripts rather than developing their own.

Meanings

nounscript kiddy (plural script kiddies)

plural script kiddies

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of script kiddie.
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