cyber-attack

English

Etymology

From cyber- +‎ attack.

Noun

cyber-attack (plural cyber-attacks)

1. Alternative form of cyberattack.
   • 2021 August 11, “Network News: Cyber-attack wipes out Northern's new ticket machines”, in RAIL, number 937, page 11:

     Train operator Northern has reassured passengers that their personal data has not been compromised after a cyber-attack paralysed new touch-screen ticket machines at all of its 420 stations.