cybercrime
Translation
cybercrime, computer crime
Examples
Phishing is a common form of cybercrime.
Phishing is a common form of cybercrime.
The police have a special unit to fight cybercrime.
The police have a special unit to fight cybercrime.
Grammar Patterns
cybercrime criminal activities carried out by means of computers or the Internet The government is taking steps to combat cybercrime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: computer crime, internet crime, e-crime
Etymology
A combination of 'cyber' (related to computers) and 'crime' (an illegal act).
Memory Tips
Think of it simply as 'crime' that happens in 'cyberspace'.