phreaking

noun

phreaking

noun

/ˈfɹiːkɪŋ/

Etymology A blend of phone + freak.

1

The cracking or exploring of a telephone system, e.g., attempting to obtain free calls or to discover special service numbers or other internal technical information.

Derived terms
Van Eck phreaking

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