From where the term ‘hacker’ first came to existence?

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The term “ethical hacking” was first used in 1995 by John Patrick, then IBM Vice President. The practice had already been around for decades, but Patrick gave it a name and a platform. Hacking didn't always a such negative name.

The history of hacking dates back to 1961, when researchers from MIT altered the functioning of a toy railway set.

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From where the term ‘hacker’ first came to existence?