What does "cyberwarfare" mean?

Warfare taking place on the Internet, as by disrupting critical online services.

What is a synonym for "cyberwarfare"?

Common synonyms include: clickskrieg, cyberwar.

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Noun

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Warfare taking place on the Internet, as by disrupting critical online services. uncountable
"The geth models collectively dubbed "hoppers" by Alliance forces are electronic warfare platforms. They can project electromagnetic radiation across a broad spectrum as an offensive weapon. They can also perform cyber warfare attacks against the onboard computers of body armor hardsuits and weapons, adversely affecting their performance."

"Contrary to the claims of politically opportunistic representatives, so-called "cyberwarfare" never causes anyone actual bodily harm."

From cyber- + warfare.

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