cyberattack

cy·ber·at·tack

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-ber-uh-tak]
- /ˈsaɪ bər əˌtæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-ber-uh-tak]
- /ˈsaɪ bər əˌtæk/

Definitions of cyberattack word

noun cyberattack an attempt to damage or disrupt a computer system, or obtain information stored on a computer system, by means of hacking 3
noun cyberattack an attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer, computer system, or electronic communications network. 1
noun cyberattack An attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system. 1
noun cyberattack An attack or intrusion by means of a computer network such as the Internet, often for the purpose of spying. 0
verb cyberattack To launch a cyberattack. 0

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Origin of cyberattack

First appearance:

before 1995

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1995-2000; cyber- + attack

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Parts of speech for Cyberattack

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adverb

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preposition

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Cyberattack

cyberattack popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cyberattack usage trend in Literature

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