cyberterrorism

noun

cy·​ber·​ter·​ror·​ism ˈsī-bər-ˌter-ər-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce cyberterrorism (audio)
: terrorist activities intended to damage or disrupt vital computer systems

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This rapid radicalization highlights the growing and immediate danger of cyberterrorism as extremists weaponize digital platforms to sow destruction and chaos from the shadows. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 These examples highlight the troubling reach of cyberterrorism. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025

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1994, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cyberterrorism was in 1994

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cyberterrorism

noun
cy·​ber·​ter·​ror·​ism ˈsī-bər-ˌter-ər-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce cyberterrorism (audio)
: terrorist activities intended to damage or disrupt vital computer systems
cyberterrorist
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noun
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