: of, relating to, or involving computers or computer networks (such as the Internet)
the cyber marketplace
: computer : computer network
cyberspace
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Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Key features: Watch Alien: Earth anywhere in the world, ad and tracker blocker, anti-malware protection, identity theft insurance up to $1M and cyber extortion insurance up to $100K, password manager, breach scanner and encrypted cloud storage.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Authorities say the investigation began with a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited children, which alerted authorities in Contra Costa to suspicious online activity at Vannucci’s home.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
The South Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received seven cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Corporations are dealing with financial, operational and compliance issues, while NATO’s risks include geopolitical, military and cyber espionage.
—Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Key features: Watch Alien: Earth anywhere in the world, ad and tracker blocker, anti-malware protection, identity theft insurance up to $1M and cyber extortion insurance up to $100K, password manager, breach scanner and encrypted cloud storage.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Authorities say the investigation began with a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited children, which alerted authorities in Contra Costa to suspicious online activity at Vannucci’s home.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
The South Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received seven cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Cyber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyber. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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