computerattack
nounUK /kəmˈpjuː.tər.əˌtæk/
US /kəmˈpjuː.t̬ɚ.əˌtæk/
A computer attack is when someone tries to hurt or break into a computer or a website on purpose.
The school's website was shut down for a day after a computer attack.
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2. A planned effort by a group to damage another group's computers or networks.
The company hired experts to defend against a computer attack from a rival group.
3. A sudden harmful action that makes a computer stop working properly.
A computer attack wiped out all the files on his laptop.
4. An attempt to steal private information from a computer system.
The bank warned customers about a computer attack that targeted their passwords.