: of, relating to, or involving computers or computer networks (such as the Internet)
the cyber marketplace
: computer : computer network
cyberspace
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Ratnesh Pandey, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Ukraine’s European allies have seen an increase in instances of sabotage, cyber incidents and arson attacks linked to Russia, an attempt by Moscow to put more pressure on Kyiv-friendly governments by trying to show their voters that supporting Kyiv comes with a cost.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
The charges were the result of an investigation launched in 2022, sparked by a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
In recent years, China has scaled up its use of gray-zone tactics against U.S. allies in many areas, but especially in the maritime and cyber domains, where there is no clear redline that would trigger a response from the United States.
—David Santoro, Foreign Affairs, 22 May 2025
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Conclusion There's no silver bullet to fix all cyber insurance challenges, but the industry can certainly raise the bar to mitigate cyber risk while building resilience.
—Ratnesh Pandey, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Ukraine’s European allies have seen an increase in instances of sabotage, cyber incidents and arson attacks linked to Russia, an attempt by Moscow to put more pressure on Kyiv-friendly governments by trying to show their voters that supporting Kyiv comes with a cost.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
The charges were the result of an investigation launched in 2022, sparked by a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
In recent years, China has scaled up its use of gray-zone tactics against U.S. allies in many areas, but especially in the maritime and cyber domains, where there is no clear redline that would trigger a response from the United States.
—David Santoro, Foreign Affairs, 22 May 2025
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“Cyber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyber. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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cyber
1 of 2 adjective
cy·ber
ˈsī-bər 
: relating to computers or computer networks
cyber-
2 of 2 combining form
: computer : computer network
cyberspace
Etymology
Combining form
cybernetic
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