Cybercriminal: meaning, definitions and examples
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cybercriminal
[ ˈsaɪbərˌkrɪmɪnl ]
online crime
A person who carries out illegal activities on the internet, such as hacking, data theft, or online fraud. Cybercriminals often target individuals, businesses, or organizations to exploit vulnerabilities in their cybersecurity defenses.
Synonyms
cyber attacker, hacker, online criminal
Examples of usage
- Many cybercriminals use sophisticated techniques to breach online security systems.
- Law enforcement agencies work tirelessly to track down cybercriminals and bring them to justice.
Translations
Translations of the word "cybercriminal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cibercriminoso
🇮🇳 साइबर अपराधी
🇩🇪 Cyberkrimineller
🇮🇩 penjahat siber
🇺🇦 кіберзлочинець
🇵🇱 cyberprzestępca
🇯🇵 サイバー犯罪者
🇫🇷 cybercriminel
🇪🇸 ciberdelincuente
🇹🇷 siber suçlu
🇰🇷 사이버 범죄자
🇸🇦 مجرم إلكتروني
🇨🇿 kyberzločinec
🇸🇰 kyberzločinec
🇨🇳 网络犯罪分子
🇸🇮 kibernetski kriminalec
🇮🇸 netbrotamaður
🇰🇿 киберқылмыскер
🇬🇪 კიბერდამნაშავე
🇦🇿 kiber cinayətkar
🇲🇽 ciberdelincuente
Etymology
The term 'cybercriminal' emerged with the rise of the internet and digital technology. As online activities expanded, so did the opportunities for illegal activities. Cybercriminals exploit the anonymity and global reach of the internet to commit various crimes, ranging from financial fraud to identity theft. The history of cybercrime traces back to the early days of the internet, with each advancement in technology presenting new challenges for law enforcement and cybersecurity experts.
See also: cyberbully, cyberbullying, cyberspace.