Cyberwar (Noun)
Meaning
An assault on electronic communication networks.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Cyberwar tactics have been used by various nations to disrupt their adversaries' military command and control systems.
- The government warned that a cyberwar could cripple the country's economy if not addressed properly.
- In recent years, there has been an alarming increase in the use of cyberwar by rogue nations and terrorist organizations.
- Cyberwarfare experts suspect that several high-profile hacking incidents were carried out by enemy states engaging in cyberwar.
- A major cyberwar could leave millions of people without access to essential services and infrastructure.