: of, relating to, or involving computers or computer networks (such as the Internet)
the cyber marketplace
: computer : computer network
cyberspace
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Chris Schueler, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
For years, the scam centers and cyber fraud compounds - many run by Chinese crime syndicates – have proliferated along the mountainous frontier, raking in billions of dollars from scams, money laundering and other illicit activities.
—Teele Rebane, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Both cyber ETFs have pulled back from their February highs, but to a smaller degree than the IGV.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
President Trump nominated Karen Evans, who has been leading the cyber mission at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in recent weeks, to be the new undersecretary for management at the Department of Homeland Security.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Looking Forward As cyber threats grow more complex, the future of cybersecurity lies in partnerships.
—Chris Schueler, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
For years, the scam centers and cyber fraud compounds - many run by Chinese crime syndicates – have proliferated along the mountainous frontier, raking in billions of dollars from scams, money laundering and other illicit activities.
—Teele Rebane, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Both cyber ETFs have pulled back from their February highs, but to a smaller degree than the IGV.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
President Trump nominated Karen Evans, who has been leading the cyber mission at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in recent weeks, to be the new undersecretary for management at the Department of Homeland Security.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Cyber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyber. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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cyber
1 of 2 adjective
cy·ber
ˈsī-bər 
: relating to computers or computer networks
cyber-
2 of 2 combining form
: computer : computer network
cyberspace
Etymology
Combining form
cybernetic
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