noun
- a person who commits crimes using computers or the internet, such as hacking, identity theft, or fraud
Usage: modern usage; often used in news and law enforcement contexts
Examples
- The cybercriminal stole thousands of credit card numbers from the retailer's database.
- Law enforcement agencies are working together to track down the cybercriminals responsible for the ransomware attack.
- Many cybercriminals operate from countries with weak cybersecurity laws.
- The company hired security experts to protect against cybercriminals targeting their systems.
- Cybercriminals often use phishing emails to trick people into revealing their passwords.
- Identity theft committed by cybercriminals costs victims millions of dollars each year.