noun
- a person or group that launches unauthorized digital attacks on computer systems, networks, or websites
Usage: modern usage; often used in cybersecurity and news contexts
Examples
- The cyberattacker infiltrated the company's database and stole customer information.
- Security experts are working to identify the cyberattacker responsible for the recent breach.
- Cyberattackers often use phishing emails to gain access to sensitive systems.
- The government launched an investigation into the cyberattacker's methods and motives.
- Many cyberattackers operate from overseas, making them difficult to prosecute.
- Organizations must implement strong defenses to protect against cyberattackers.