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.

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adjective

1. relating to or engaging in cybercrime.

Example Sentences

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cybercriminal

A ransomware company and cybercriminal group called ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the attack.

From Salon ● May 9, 2026

Law enforcement advice around the world is not to pay cybercriminal ransoms as it fuels the industry and there is no guarantee hackers will actually delete stolen data.

From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026

Ciaran Martin, a former head of British cybersecurity, told BBC Radio 4 on Wednesday that a Russian cybercriminal group known as Qilin was most likely behind the attack.

From New York Times ● Jun. 5, 2024

The U.S. government is hunting for the identities behind the cybercriminal gang whose recent victims include the Energy Department and state government networks.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 19, 2023

China-based trader Wu Huihui facilitated the conversion of virtual currency stolen by North Korea's cybercriminal syndicate, the Lazarus Group, the statement said.

From Reuters ● Apr. 24, 2023