cybercrime

or cy·ber crime

[ sahy-ber-krahym ]

noun

1. criminal activity or a crime that involves the internet, a computer system, or computer technology:

   identity theft, phishing, and other kinds of cybercrime.

cybercrime

/ ˈsaɪbəˌkraɪm /

noun

1. the illegal use of computers and the internet
2. crime committed by means of computers or the internet

Derived Forms

• ˌcyberˈcriminal, noun

Other Words From

• cy·ber·crim·i·nal [sahy, -ber-krim-, uh, -nl], noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cybercrime¹

First recorded in 1990–95; cyber- none + crime none

Example Sentences

He also said that he hopes to apply his skills to fight cybercrime after serving his sentence.

From BBC

The pair filmed several videos of their assault on a mobile phone, which were later deleted but officers from Police Scotland’s specialist cybercrime unit were able to retrieve the footage.

From BBC

As the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, 2FA, while useful in the fight against cybercrime, is not a silver bullet.

From Salon

The UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, Action Fraud, has issued advice on how to spot a "romance scam".

From BBC

Ransomware is the costliest and most disruptive form of cybercrime, affecting local governments, court systems, hospitals and schools as well as businesses.

From Seattle Times