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cyberterrorism

or cy·ber ter·ror·ism

[ sahy-ber-ter-uh-riz-uhm ]

noun

Computers.
  1. 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

  1. the illegal use of computers and the internet to achieve some goal
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈˌٱǰ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ··ٱ·ǰ· noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of cyberterrorism1

First recorded in 1990–95; cyber- ( def ) + terrorism ( def )
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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.

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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.

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The decree also bans “cyberterrorism” aimed at subverting order or destabilizing the country, categorizing it as a crime of “very high” danger.

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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.

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“They always use cyberweapons against other countries and they are carrying out cyberterrorism in the world as a government.”

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