cyberwarfare

[ sahy-ber-wawr-fair ]

nounComputers.
  1. computer-based attacks or covert computer infiltration of a network or other digital system to harm a military or other adversary: Cyberwarfare is an inexpensive mechanism used by smaller nations to even the playing field.

Origin of cyberwarfare

1
First recorded in 1990–95; cyber- + warfare
  • Also cy·ber war·fare .

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Cultural definitions for cyberwarfare

cyberwarfare

The use of computers and other devices to attack an enemy's information systems as opposed to an enemy's armies or factories. (See information warfare.)

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