: of, relating to, or involving computers or computer networks (such as the Internet)
the cyber marketplace
: computer : computer network
cyberspace
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Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The North Korean cyber operatives often take on projects involving virtual currency exchanges, enabling them to more easily launder money back to the regime, undetected.
—July 8, CBS News, 8 July 2025
In phishing, one of the most common types of cyber threats, hackers attempt to trick unsuspecting users into voluntarily inputting their sensitive data.
—PC Magazine, 5 July 2025
Kinetic Secure Kinetic Secure is an add-on that protects online transactions, activities and data from cyber threats, inappropriate content and other potential online threats.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 5 July 2025
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Adjective
Next Insurance leverages technology and data analytics to simplify the buying and managing process, offering policies like general liability, workers' compensation, commercial property, and cyber insurance.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The North Korean cyber operatives often take on projects involving virtual currency exchanges, enabling them to more easily launder money back to the regime, undetected.
—July 8, CBS News, 8 July 2025
In phishing, one of the most common types of cyber threats, hackers attempt to trick unsuspecting users into voluntarily inputting their sensitive data.
—PC Magazine, 5 July 2025
Kinetic Secure Kinetic Secure is an add-on that protects online transactions, activities and data from cyber threats, inappropriate content and other potential online threats.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 5 July 2025
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“Cyber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyber. Accessed 21 Jul. 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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