cyberattack

IPA/ˈsaɪbərətæk/
IPA/ˈsaɪbərətæk/

cyberattack — 名詞

  • cyberattacksingular
  • cyberattacksplural

1. a deliberate online strike that breaks into a computer system, disrupts it, or s

1.名詞B2
釋義

網路攻擊

透過網路入侵或破壞電腦系統

a deliberate online strike that breaks into a computer system, disrupts it, or steals digital information.

例句

Nkechi's bank blocked all online transfers after a cyberattack hit its payment system.

Nkechi 的銀行在支付系統遭到網路攻擊後,封鎖了所有線上轉帳。

pattern: cyberattack hit [system / network]

After the cyberattack, Henry could not log in to the hospital records.

那場網路攻擊之後,Henry 無法登入醫院的病歷系統。

result: cyberattack stop access to records

同義詞
  • hack

    more informal and often focuses on breaking in, not the whole damaging event.

  • intrusion

    more formal; stresses unauthorized entry into a system.

  • data breach

    narrower; focuses on exposed or stolen information rather than the attack as a whole.

  • malware attack

    more specific; means an attack carried out with harmful software.

反義詞
  • cyberdefense

    actions or systems used to prevent or respond to online attacks.

文法句型

cyberattack on + system / company / website

launch / prevent / stop + a cyberattack

cyberattack + hit / target / disrupt

用法筆記

Usually refers to an intentional action against computers, networks, or online services. It is broader than data breach, because a cyberattack may steal information, lock people out, or stop a system from working.

常見錯誤

The power cut was a cyberattack.
The power cut followed a cyberattack on the control system.
💡cyberattack means hostile action carried out through digital systems, not any technical failure.