cyberattack

Or cy·ber at·tack

[sahy-ber-uh-tak]

noun

1. an attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer, computer system, or electronic communications network.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyberattack¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; cyber- + attack

Example Sentences

These writers and journalists can also leverage arguments that A.I. companies tried to hasten training by mass piracy, that these generative tools are capable of replicating their work at scale and with speed, and that any stowed copyright training material that was leaked in a cyberattack or shared without permission does not fit within the bounds of fair use.

From Slate

Mission: Hunt down the perpetrators of a cyberattack that killed thousands of Americans, even if it means torturing suspects with “enhanced interrogation” techniques.

From Los Angeles Times

The council was alerted two weeks ago to a suspected cyberattack affecting IT systems used by its 13 secondary schools, 69 primary schools and 61 nurseries.

From BBC

Last week, Coinbase revealed it was hit with a cyberattack that could cost it $180 million to $400 million, according to a filing last week with the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

The cyberattack isn’t the only problem Coinbase is still tackling.

From Los Angeles Times