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cyberterrorism
[ sahy-ber-ter-uh-riz-uhm ]
noun
- computer-based attacks aimed at disabling vital computer systems so as to intimidate, coerce, or harm a government or section of the population.
cyberterrorism
/ ˈɪəˌɛəɪə /
noun
- the illegal use of computers and the internet to achieve some goal
Derived Forms
- ˈˌٱǰ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ··ٱ·ǰ· noun
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of cyberterrorism1
Example Sentences
Russia annexed Crimea, is preparing to attack Ukraine, meddled in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, promoted cyberterrorism, jailed a prominent opposition leader, and murdered those who oppose and publicize corruption.
On Tuesday the government published a new cyberterrorism law that makes it illegal to use telecommunications to post “offensive” material that disrupts public order or hurts the “prestige” of the country.
The decree also bans “cyberterrorism” aimed at subverting order or destabilizing the country, categorizing it as a crime of “very high” danger.
But we must also find solutions to the climate crisis, to cyberterrorism, to our energy needs, as well as preparing for the coming of AI.
“They always use cyberweapons against other countries and they are carrying out cyberterrorism in the world as a government.”
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