cyberterrorism
World English Dictionary
cyberterrorism (ˈsaɪbəˌtɛrərɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the illegal use of computers and the internet to achieve some goal | |
| 'cyberterrorist | |
| —n | |
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| Main Entry: | cyberterrorism |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | terrorism conducted in cyberspace, where criminals attempt to disrupt computer or telecommunications service |
| Etymology: | cyber- 'cybernetics' + terrorism |
| Usage: | computing |
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