penetrator

/ˈpɛnəˌtreɪtər/
noun
  1. A person or thing that enters or forces a way into something.
    • The security system detected an unknown penetrator near the fence.
    • A metal penetrator can punch through thick armor.
    • The virus acts as a penetrator of the cell's defenses.
  2. A person who gains access to a place or system without permission; an intruder.
    • Police arrested the penetrator who broke into the warehouse.
    • The spy was a skilled penetrator of government databases.
    • The network administrator blocked the penetrator's IP address.
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