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Definition of cybercriminal

cybercriminal

/ˌsaɪ.bɚˈkrɪm.ə.nəl/
cy · ber · crim · i · nal
Plural:cybercriminals
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cybercriminal Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who engages in illegal activities using a computer, digital network, or the internet, such as hacking, identity theft, or online fraud.

Example

"The company hired a team of security analysts to protect its customer database from a sophisticated cybercriminal."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or involving illegal activities committed by means of computers or the internet.

Example

"Law enforcement agencies cooperated across borders to dismantle the international cybercriminal network."

• Rhymes for cybercriminal

• Nearby Words

cyberbullying
cybercafe
cybercrime
cybercriminal
cybercrook
cyberdefense
cybernetic

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cybercriminal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cybercriminal
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