BCM ARYA

Language Proficiency

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Language Proficiency Tip

Cracked Meaning:

In cyber security, cracked means illegally breaking into or gaining access to someones password, account, or system without permission.

Part of Speech: Cracked is a verb the past form of crack.

Examples:

The hacker cracked the password within minutes.

Weak passwords can be cracked very easily.

The students were shocked when their accounts got cracked.

Different meanings of crack:

Crack a password = to break security or gain illegal access.

The hacker cracked the account.

Crack a joke = to say something funny.

My friend cracked a joke in the class.

Crack a puzzle, code, or exam = to solve something difficult or mysterious successfully.

After weeks of practice, Aryan finally cracked the Maths Olympiad paper.

Crack under pressure = to lose control because of stress or pressure.

Some players crack under pressure during competitions.

Crack a smile = to smile slightly, especially after being serious or upset.

Even the strict teacher cracked a smile at the childs answer.

Crack a window open = to open something slightly.

Please crack the window open for fresh air.

Crack down on = to take strict action against something wrong.

The school decided to crack down on bullying and misconduct.

Remember:

A weak password can be cracked quickly, but a strong password protects your identity, privacy, and confidence.

So students, never use easy passwords like your name, birth year, or 123456.