Crossword Genius

Chopper for one gaining unauthorised access perhaps (6)

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I believe the answer is:

hacker

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(Other definitions for hacker that I've seen before include "who bypasses security measures?" , "one for the chop?" , "Modern word for person who breaks into computer data" , "one's riding for pleasure" , "Anyone breaking into a computer system" .)

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