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cybercriminal

American  
[sahy-ber-krim-uhn-uhl] / ˈsaɪ bərˌkrɪm ən əl /

noun

  1. a person who engages in cybercrime such as phishing, hacking, or internet fraud.


adjective

  1. relating to or engaging in cybercrime.

Example Sentences

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Cybercriminals are hijacking companies’ internal artificial-intelligence agents to steal sensitive business data, creating new insider threat risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"Cybercriminals, you've gone too far this time," posted another.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024

Cybercriminals are better at tricking people into revealing sensitive information.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2024

Cybercriminals send fake package tracking notifications in an email attachment or link.

From Washington Times • Nov. 24, 2023

Cybercriminals including North Korean hackers have used Tornado Cash to obscure the proceeds of their crimes, Treasury said.

From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2022

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