MyMemeCards editorial team
Watch the ref
Nobody has added this meme's ref yet. Got the original video or post?
In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Hackers Gonna Hack” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22198 of the collection, and the 221st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Hackers Gonna Hack” meme mean?
The meme conveys humorous resignation regarding digital security. It suggests that no matter how robust a system is, hackers will eventually compromise it. It serves as a witty commentary on the persistent vulnerability of technology and the futility of claiming absolute safety online.
Where does the “Hackers Gonna Hack” meme come from?
The meme stems from a television interview aired by DW-TV on September 21, 2010. Thomas de Maizière, then Germany’s Federal Minister of the Interior, was discussing the new electronic ID card. When asked about hacking risks, he stated in German that some hackers might always be able to hack something, but the reliability of the ID card was unquestionable. This remark was picked up by Fefes Blog, Peter Piksa, and Zivilwein. Shortly after, KreativKiez created a remix video. While the exact upload date of the original clip is unknown, the interview date is confirmed.
- September 21, 2010Thomas de Maizière gives an interview on DW-TV regarding the electronic ID card.
How to use the “Hackers Gonna Hack” meme
- Post this meme when reading news about a major data breach in a popular software.
- Use the caption under an image of someone struggling to secure their personal information.
- Apply the phrase as an ironic comment after the launch of a new banking system deemed too complex.
Also searched as
- Haters Gonna Hate
- Hackers gonna hack
- Thomas de Maizière quote
- hackers gonna hack origin
- hackers gonna hack meaning
- thomas de maiziere hackers gonna hack
- what is hackers gonna hack
- hackers gonna hack translation
- history of hackers gonna hack meme
The “Hackers Gonna Hack” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 60/100 · #221 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Hackers Gonna Hack” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Hackers Gonna Hack comes out of the Memes World series 74 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
Open your free pack
5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
Memes like “Hackers Gonna Hack”
More cards of the Memes World series 74
Frequently asked questions
Where does hackers gonna hack come from?
This phrase comes from a statement by Thomas de Maizière, a German minister, in September 2010. He claimed hackers would always find a way to hack, inspiring the meme.
What does hackers gonna hack mean?
It means that hackers will eventually find a loophole regardless of security measures. It is a geeky variation of the phrase “haters gonna hate.”
Who is thomas de maiziere meme?
Thomas de Maizière is a German politician. The meme references his comments made in 2010 about the security of the national identity card.
Hackers gonna hack true or false?
The original statement wasn’t technically false but was seen as simplistic. It illustrates the real technical difficulty of guaranteeing absolute cybersecurity.
How do I get the Hackers Gonna Hack meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Hackers Gonna Hack” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Hackers Gonna Hack card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Hackers Gonna Hack | Know Your Meme · Hackers Gonna Hack - Parody Design for Computer Hackers · Haters Gonna Hate meaning · checked on October 17, 2026.
Read next
Want Hackers Gonna Hack in your collection?
Open your free pack: 5 meme cards, no account needed.