cyberterrorism

or cy·ber ter·ror·ism

[ sahy-ber-ter-uh-riz-uhm ]

noun

, Computers.

1. computer-based attacks aimed at disabling vital computer systems so as to intimidate, coerce, or harm a government or section of the population.

cyberterrorism

/ ˈsaɪbəˌtɛrərɪzəm /

noun

1. the illegal use of computers and the internet to achieve some goal

Derived Forms

• ˈcyberˌterrorist, noun

Other Words From

• cy·ber·ter·ror·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyberterrorism¹

First recorded in 1990–95; cyber- ( def ) + terrorism ( def )

Example Sentences

Whether it is the possibility of another pandemic, ecological crisis, cyberterrorism or a financial crisis, every major issue shows that we are interconnected.

From Time