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

Cybercriminal groups that specialize in identity theft and account takeover first compromise low-privileged users, said Mark McClain, chief executive officer at identity-security firm SailPoint.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

“Most of the time, a cybercriminal’s motive is to steal a customer’s money, or personal information such as bank details, login credentials, personal address,” he said.

From Washington Times

This web of alliances between cybercriminal groups makes tracking such hacking activity and attempts to ransom victims difficult, since their tactics and techniques can vary with each attack.

From Reuters

Brett Callow, a ransomware expert and threat analyst at the cybersecurity firm Emsisoft, said that while organisations may pay cybercriminal gangs when demanded ransom, that doesn't guarantee that data won't be leaked.

From Reuters