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- none + attack none

Example Sentences

If people are working in a hybrid way, ensure your digital security infrastructure is first class to avoid data losses and cyberattacks.

From Digiday

In a recent SEC filing, the company said its flagship Orion products, the vehicle for the cyberattack, provide about 45% of its revenues.

From ProPublica

In the event of a breach, that information can be compromised, therefore it is recommended to use the service that also encrypts the data and protects it against cyberattacks.

From Search Engine Watch

The chaos provides potentially strong cover for either state-backed or criminal cyberattacks on hospitals, city governments, or corporate networks.

From Fortune

The DOJ said Wednesday that about 3% of the departments’ Microsoft Office 365 email accounts were compromised in the hack, which analysts have cited as one of the most serious cyberattacks in recent history.

From Fortune

“A destructive cyberattack could paralyze the nation,” Panetta said.

From The Daily Beast

On Aug. 15, a cyberattack hit Saudi oil giant Aramco with devastating results.

From The Daily Beast

Hizbullah followed up the cyberattack with a drone mission on Oct. 6.

From The Daily Beast

A shocking cyberattack paralyzed 30,000 computers at oil giant Aramco.

From The Daily Beast

The attack described by Abbasi suggests, however, a physical explosion as opposed to a cyberattack.

From The Daily Beast