cyber-attack

cy·ber·at·tack

[sahy-ber-uh-tak]
noun
an attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer, computer system, or electronic communications network.
Also, cyber attack.


Origin:
cyber- + attack

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