cyberattack


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cyberattack

(ˈsaɪbərəˌtæk)
n
1. (Law) an attempt to damage or disrupt a computer system, or obtain information stored on a computer system, by means of hacking
2. (Computer Science) an attempt to damage or disrupt a computer system, or obtain information stored on a computer system, by means of hacking
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