cybercrime
Definition
- Noun:
- Crime committed using a computer and the internet: "Cybercrime" refers to illegal activities carried out through digital means, such as using computers and the internet to steal identities, sell illegal goods, stalk victims, or disrupt operations with malicious software.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Law enforcement agencies are developing new strategies to combat cybercrime.
- Identity theft is one of the most common forms of cybercrime.
- The company invested heavily in security after falling victim to a major cybercrime.
Advanced Usage
- "to be a victim of cybercrime": to have one's digital data or assets illegally compromised.
- Many small businesses are unprepared when they become victims of cybercrime.
- "the rise of cybercrime": the increasing prevalence and sophistication of digital crimes.
- The rise of cybercrime has prompted global cooperation among police forces.
Variants and Related Words
- Cybercriminal (n): a person who commits cybercrime.
- The cybercriminal was arrested for hacking into a government database.
- Cybersecurity (n): the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.
- Strong cybersecurity is essential for protecting against cybercrime.
Synonyms
- Computer crime: illegal activity involving a computer.
- Digital crime: illegal activity carried out in the digital realm.
- E-crime: a shortened, informal term for electronic crime.
Related Phrases
- Cybercrime investigation: the process of examining digital evidence to solve a cybercrime.
- She works in cybercrime investigation for the federal agency.
- Cybercrime legislation: laws specifically designed to address and punish digital crimes.
- New cybercrime legislation imposes stricter penalties for data breaches.
Related Idioms
- A new frontier for crime: This phrase is often used to describe the digital landscape where cybercrime occurs, emphasizing its modern and evolving nature.
- For law enforcement, the internet represents a new frontier for crime.
Noun
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crime committed using a computer and the internet to steal a person's identity or sell contraband or stalk victims or disrupt operations with malevolent programs
