tunkeutujat
Tunkeutujat is a Finnish term referring to individuals who attempt to gain unauthorized access to physical spaces or information systems. The word is generic and can describe both physical intruders and cyber intruders. It is used by law enforcement, security professionals, researchers, and in media reports to describe actors rather than to moralize.
Etymology and usage: Tunkeutujat derives from tunkeutua, meaning to force one’s way in, with the agentive suffix
Types and contexts: Physical intruders, such as burglars or trespassers, attempt to enter buildings by bypassing
Legal and security considerations: In many jurisdictions, tunkeutuminen and related actions are illegal, classified as breaking