der Cyberangriff
Translation
cyberattack, cyber attack
Examples
Die Firma war Ziel eines Cyberangriffs.
The company was the target of a cyberattack.
Ein Cyberangriff kann großen Schaden verursachen.
A cyberattack can cause great damage.
Grammar Patterns
a cyberattack on ((sth.)) a cyberattack on sth. A cyberattack on the system was prevented.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Cyberattacke, Netzwerkangriff; Antonym: Cyberverteidigung (cyber defense)
Etymology
Composed of 'Cyber' (relating to computers/internet) and 'Angriff' (attack).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a digital 'attack' (Angriff) in 'cyberspace'.