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

But after two years of investigation, in October 2022, they named their suspect: Julius Kivimäki, a known cybercriminal.

From BBC ● Jan. 16, 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

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 ● Nov. 10, 2023

In a Sept. 29, 2020, filing, the company finally admitted that the cybercriminal may have accessed the non-encrypted fields meant to be used for sensitive donor data.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 11, 2023