Cybercrime (Noun)
Meaning
Crime committed using a computer and the internet to steal a person's identity or sell contraband or stalk victims or disrupt operations with malevolent programs.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The police department has a special unit dedicated to investigating cybercrime and bringing perpetrators to justice.
- The company's database was hacked, resulting in a massive cybercrime that compromised the personal data of thousands of customers.
- Law enforcement agencies around the world are working together to combat cybercrime and protect citizens from online threats.
- The rise of social media has led to an increase in cybercrime, with many people falling victim to online scams and harassment.
- The new legislation aims to strengthen laws against cybercrime and impose harsher penalties on those convicted of online offenses.