cyberattack

or cy·ber at·tack

[ sahy-ber-uh-tak ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyberattack¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; cyber- none + attack none

Example Sentences

For years, rumors swirled that Tokyo-based Sony had grown sour on Hollywood, speculation that accelerated after the cyberattack attributed to North Korea.

From Los Angeles Times

Thousands of people were wounded across Lebanon in what was thought to be a cyberattack causing pagers carried by Hezbollah members to explode.

From Los Angeles Times

Thousands of people were wounded across Lebanon in what was thought to be a cyberattack causing pagers carried by Hezbollah members to explode.

From Los Angeles Times

Thousands of people were wounded across Lebanon in what was thought to be a cyberattack causing pagers carried by Hezbollah members to explode.

From Los Angeles Times

Thousands of people were wounded across Lebanon in what was thought to be a cyberattack causing pagers carried by Hezbollah members to explode.

From Los Angeles Times