User gaining unauthorised access to IT systems (6)

I believe the answer is:

hacker

(Other definitions for hacker that I've seen before include "Novice golfer" , "Person who breaks into computer systems" , "Modern burglar who breaks in to computer systems" , "Modern criminal who breaks into computer systems" , "Jim -- (Yes, Minister)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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