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Definition of cyberthreat

cyberthreat

/ˈsaɪ.bɚˌθɹɛt/
cy · ber · threat
Plural:cyberthreats
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cyberthreat Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The possibility of a malicious attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer network or digital system, or a person or entity that poses such a risk.

Example

"The IT security department implemented stricter firewall protocols to protect the university's servers from emerging cyberthreats."

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• Nearby Words

cyberstalker
cyberstalking
cyberterrorist
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cyberwar
cyberwarfare
cyborg

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