cyberterrorism
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7.8
- noun
- /ˌsaɪbərˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm/
- NSFW
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ciberterrorismo
- Experts warn that cyberterrorism can disrupt critical infrastructure like power grids.
- cyberterrorism and cybercrime
- cyberterrorism now ranks
- cyberterrorism and security
Examples
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How concerned are you about the cyber threat, cybercrime, and cyberterrorism?
Blog text (27) -
At issue is an executive order on cyberterrorism that the White House is widely expected to issue at some point in the coming weeks.
Blog text (28) -
The new division will work in tandem with the private sector to protect against foreign and domestic cyberterrorism.
Academic text (2003) -
Private-sector cooperation is vital but has proven elusive in the fight against cyberterrorism.
Academic text (1998) -
The government is taking steps to strengthen defenses against cyberterrorism in major cities.
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Recent incidents of cyberterrorism have raised concerns about national security and data protection.
How Dangerous
- Texting
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7.3
- NSFW
1
7.8
- Specialized
10
4.4
- Texting
7
4.2
- Texting
1
3.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
cyberterrorism = terrorism (transparent) = cyber + terr + or + ism
The word is a straightforward combination of the prefix 'cyber-' and the base 'terrorism', meaning terrorism carried out through computers or the internet.
Etymology
Cyberterrorism mixes cyber-, a modern prefix that means 'computer' or 'internet', with terrorism, which means using violence to cause 'fear'. So, cyberterrorism is using computers or the internet to cause fear, damage, or threats to important systems.