noun
- criminal activity carried out using computers or the internet
Usage: uncountable; often used in singular form; contemporary usage
Examples
- Cybercrime has become a major threat to businesses and individuals worldwide.
- The FBI investigates cases of cybercrime including identity theft and hacking.
- Phishing scams are one of the most common forms of cybercrime.
- Companies invest heavily in security to protect against cybercrime.
- Law enforcement agencies are working together to combat cybercrime.
- Cybercrime costs the global economy billions of dollars each year.