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cybercrook en · NOUN

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek κυβερνητικός (kubernētikós)bor. English cybernetic English cyber- English crook English cybercrook From cyber- + crook.

Meanings

1. (Internet) A cybercriminal.
   • The cybercrook has realized that stealing the next version of the Coca-Cola recipe or Windows software is worth more than a $10 million heist. 2005, Hedieh Nasheri, Economic Espionage and Industrial Spying:
   • It is widely recognized that you are far more likely to be swindled by a waiter at a restaurant than an evil cybercrook. 2001, Duncan Grey, The Internet in School:

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