cyberattack
nounUK /ˈsaɪ.bər.ə.tæk/
US /ˈsaɪ.bɚ.ə.tæk/
A cyberattack is when someone uses computers to try to hurt or break another computer or website.
The school's website was shut down by a cyberattack.
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2. A coordinated attempt to steal secret information from a government or company using computers.
The spies planned a cyberattack to steal the company's private files.
3. An online action that stops a service from working for its normal users.
A cyberattack flooded the game server so nobody could play.
4. A harmful computer program sent to damage or take control of devices.
The cyberattack spread a virus through email attachments.