Cybercriminal: meaning, definitions and examples

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cybercriminal

 

[ ˈsaɪbərˌkrɪmɪnl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.