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

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

Progress said it had been the victim of "an advanced and persistent cybercriminal group" and that its focus was on supporting its customers.

From Reuters • Aug. 8, 2023

“What happens if an international entity — a cybercriminal or a nation state — impersonates someone. What is the impact? Do we have any recourse?”

From Seattle Times • May 14, 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