AMBUSHER Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

ambusher

noun

as in attacker

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Mission-critical sectors like financials, pharmaceuticals, energy and healthcare are scrambling to reinforce cyber defenses before attackers deploy the latest AI tools.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Her skill in the post as a passing hub and a scorer is near-unmatched, and she is flanked by two dynamic guards in Julie Allemand (Toronto Tempo) and Julie Vanloo, who are willing creators and attackers.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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