cybercrime
gb/sˈaɪbɚkɹˈaɪm/ us/sˈaɪbɚkɹˈaɪm/
C1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
C1
abstract
1
crime using computers or internet
crime that is done using computers or the internet.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
cybercrime (against [someone/something]); cybercrime such as [type]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse cybercrime (the crime) with cybersecurity (protection against it).
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
online crime (Emphasizes crimes done via the internet.)
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computer crime (Often used for crimes involving computers; can sound slightly older or narrower.)
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digital crime (Broader term for crimes involving digital technology.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
lawfulness (The state of being legal rather than criminal.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
cybercrime rates
|cybercrime attacks
|cybercrime gangs
|cybercrime victims
|cybercrime prevention
|report cybercrime
|a rise in cybercrime
|tackle cybercrime
|cybercrime investigation
|cybercrime legislation
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
technology
|crime
|internet
|security
|law
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Cybercrime has increased as more people bank and shop online.
- The company invested in new security tools to reduce the risk of cybercrime.
- Police warned residents about cybercrime schemes that target mobile phone users.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Cybercrime is crime on the internet.
- Be careful online to avoid cybercrime.
ਨਾਂਵ
C1
event
2
a specific online criminal act
one illegal act done with computers or the internet.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
a cybercrime; cybercrimes (against [someone/something])
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may treat cybercrime as only uncountable; it can be countable when talking about specific incidents (a cybercrime, cybercrimes).
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
online offense (More formal; focuses on the act as an offense.)
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internet fraud (Narrower; only covers fraud-related cases.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
lawful act (An action that is legal rather than criminal.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
a cybercrime case
|a cybercrime incident
|a cybercrime report
|a suspected cybercrime
|investigate a cybercrime
|prosecute cybercrimes
|a series of cybercrimes
|cybercrimes involving fraud
|cross-border cybercrimes
|cybercrimes targeting businesses
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
technology
|crime
|internet
|security
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The court heard evidence linking the suspect to a cybercrime involving stolen passwords.
- Several cybercrimes were reported after the data breach became public.
- Insurance may help cover losses from certain cybercrimes, but not all.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- This cybercrime stole customers’ data.
ਨਾਂਵ
formal
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abstract
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the problem of online crime
cybercrime as a big problem for society.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
cybercrime (in [place]); cybercrime among [group]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may overuse 'the cybercrime'; usually it is used without 'the' when talking generally.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
online criminality (More academic/formal; focuses on crime as a broader phenomenon.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
public safety (A general condition of safety in society, opposed to widespread criminal threat.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
cybercrime trends
|cybercrime statistics
|cybercrime policy
|cybercrime strategy
|cybercrime research
|cybercrime education
|the cost of cybercrime
|cybercrime awareness
|cybercrime in Europe
|global cybercrime
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
society
|technology
|crime
|policy
|security
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Cybercrime is now treated as a major national security issue.
- The report examines cybercrime and its economic impact on small businesses.
- International cooperation is essential to address cybercrime across borders.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Cybercrime is a serious problem today.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
cybercrime
IPA
GB/sˈaɪbɚkɹˈaɪm/
US/sˈaɪbɚkɹˈaɪm/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
cy - ber - crime (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (cy)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: cybercrime
- Plural: cybercrimes
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
cybercrimes
noun
Core family
cybercriminal
noun
Related words
cybersecurity
noun
cyberattack
noun
cyberbullying
noun
Advanced or less common
cyberstalking
noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
combat cybercrime
1/kˈɑmbæt sˈaɪbɚkɹˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
formal
take action against online crime
to fight against cybercrime.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The government announced new measures to combat cybercrime.
- Companies share threat data to combat cybercrime more effectively.
cyber crime
1/sˈaɪbɚ kɹˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
technical
crime using computers or internet
Illegal activity that uses computers or the internet, for example stealing money or data online.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Police say that cyber crime now costs businesses billions of dollars each year.
- The course teaches students how to investigate different types of cyber crime.
cyber crime
1/sˈaɪbɚ kɹˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
spelling variant of cybercrime
another way to write cybercrime.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The article uses the term “cyber crime,” but it means the same as “cybercrime.”
- Some organizations still write “cyber crime” in reports and press releases.
cybercrime awareness
1/sˈaɪbɚkɹˈaɪm əwˈɛɹnəs/
fixed phrase
business
knowledge about online crime risks
knowing about cybercrime and how to avoid it.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The company runs yearly cybercrime awareness training for all staff.
- A cybercrime awareness campaign taught people how to spot phishing emails.
cybercrime division
1/sˈaɪbɚkɹˈaɪm dɪvˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
formal
department handling online crimes
a department that deals with cybercrime.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The case was assigned to the cybercrime division because it involved stolen credentials.
- She works in the cybercrime division of the national police.
cybercrime investigation
1/sˈaɪbɚkɹˈaɪm ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
investigation of online crime
an investigation into cybercrime.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- A cybercrime investigation revealed that the emails came from a spoofed domain.
- The prosecutor requested more time to complete the cybercrime investigation.
cybercrime unit
1/sˈaɪbɚkɹˈaɪm jˈunɪt/
fixed phrase
police team for online crimes
a police group that investigates cybercrime.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The cybercrime unit traced the fraudulent payments to accounts overseas.
- After the breach, the company contacted the local cybercrime unit for advice.
report cybercrime
1/ɹɪpˈɔɹt sˈaɪbɚkɹˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
tell authorities about online crime
to tell the police or an agency about cybercrime.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- If you lose money to a scam, report cybercrime to the national fraud hotline.
- The bank encouraged customers to report cybercrime immediately if their accounts were accessed.