Hackees

/hækˈiːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of hackee; multiple people who have been hacked or are targets of hacking.

Etymology

Plural form of hackee, made by adding the standard -s ending. It follows the pattern of English words ending in -ee (employee → employees, trainee → trainees), though it remains relatively uncommon in actual usage.

Kelly Says

Companies now spend millions on 'hackee prevention' through security systems, but the term 'hackees' still feels awkward to security professionals, who prefer to say 'victims' or 'affected users' because it sounds more serious and respectful.

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