ciberguerra

/si.βeɾˈɣe.ra/
nounIntermediate
💻Technology
technical

The use of digital attacks, such as hacking, disinformation campaigns, and cyber espionage, to disrupt or damage an enemy's infrastructure or information systems.

Los gobiernos invierten millones en defensa contra la ciberguerra.

Governments invest millions in defense against cyberwarfare.

💡

Often involves state-sponsored attacks or organized cybercrime.

formal

A form of warfare conducted through the internet, targeting critical infrastructure, military systems, or public information.

La ciberguerra puede paralizar bancos, hospitales y redes eléctricas.

Cyberwarfare can paralyze banks, hospitals, and power grids.

💡

Includes both offensive and defensive cyber operations.

Collocations

ataque de ciberguerracyberwarfare attackdefensa contra la ciberguerracyberwarfare defense

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Related Phrases

guerra de informaciónphrase
information warfare
hacktivismophrase
hacktivism

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The term is often used in discussions about national security and digital threats.

Gold Rule

Precision

Avoid using 'ciberguerra' for general hacking or cybercrime; it implies large-scale, strategic conflict.

📖Word Origin

From 'ciber-' (cyber-) + 'guerra' (war). Coined in the late 20th century as digital warfare became a reality.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in political, military, and technological contexts. Can refer to both state-level conflicts and organized cybercrime.

Word Breakdown

ciber-
cyber- (relating to computers or virtual reality)
prefix
+
-guerra
war
root
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