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cybercrime

 
 
/ˈsaɪbəˌkraɪm/ noun [U] INTERNET

Definition

crime or illegal activity that is done using the internet: The corporate battle against cybercrime is unending.
cybercriminal noun [C] hackers and other cybercriminals
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