cyberattack

American  

[sahy-ber-uh-tak] / ˈsaɪ bər əˌtæk /

Or cyber attack

noun

1. an attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer, computer system, or electronic communications network.

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Etymology

Origin of cyberattack

First recorded in 1995–2000; cyber- + attack

Example Sentences

Its chief executive Mike Hawes said it had been "the toughest year in a generation", with output hit by a major cyberattack at Jaguar Land Rover, the closure of Vauxhall's plant in Luton and deep uncertainty over US trade policy.

From BBC

They included the cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover, which forced the company to shut down its computer networks and brought its factories to a halt at the beginning of September.

From BBC

The company also disclosed a charge of $1.6 billion, or $1.78 a share, citing $799 million in “final cyberattack costs” as a result of the Change Healthcare breach in 2024 and $2.5 billion in restructuring costs.

From MarketWatch

The charges in the fourth quarter of 2025 included costs related to a major cyberattack on UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare unit, as well as restructuring.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Spanish government said it did not know the cause of the incidents - but did not rule out a cyberattack.

From BBC