cyber-
Online realm indicator
Cyber- is a prefix meaning relating to computers, networks, or digital technology.
It spawned from cybernetics in the mid-20th century and proliferated with the internet: cybersecurity, cyberattack, cyberbullying, cybercrime.
Cyberspace is the abstract realm where online activity occurs.
The prefix often signals threats or dangers in digital environments, though cybercafé and cybersex show neutral or positive applications.
Unauthorized system accessor
- firewallNetwork access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- breachBreaking of agreement
phishing · ransomware · antivirus · threat · vulnerability · attack · defense · intrusion
Dystopian tech-noir fiction
- cyborgOrganic-mechanical hybrid entity
- dystopiaImaginary terrible society
- neonInert illuminating element
- futuristicSuggestive of times ahead
sci-fi · Gibson · Neuromancer · hacker · subculture · aesthetic · retro · synthwave
Interconnected computer systems
- onlineNetwork-connected state
- virtualExisting in effect, not fact
- networkInterconnected system
- webInterwoven filament structure
digital · electronic · connected · domain · realm · infrastructure · ecosystem · frontier
Provoking reactions online
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
doxxing · threats · targeting · anonymous · victim · online · reporting · blocking
Electronic monetary units
- cryptocurrencyEncrypted decentralized money
- e-commerceInternet-based buying and selling
- transactionExchange of goods/money
- paymentFulfilling a financial obligation
banking · fraud · shopping · marketplace · digital wallet · fintech · trading · blockchain
hacker
Unauthorized system accessor
- firewallNetwork access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- malwareHarmful computer programs
breach · phishing · ransomware · antivirus · threat · vulnerability · attack · defense · intrusion · password
cyberpunk
Dystopian tech-noir fiction
- cyborgOrganic-mechanical hybrid entity
- dystopiaImaginary terrible society
- neonInert illuminating element
futuristic · sci-fi · Gibson · Neuromancer · hacker · subculture · aesthetic · retro · synthwave · Blade Runner
internet
Interconnected computer systems
web · digital · electronic · connected · domain · realm · infrastructure · ecosystem · frontier · highway
trolling
Provoking reactions online
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
intimidation · doxxing · threats · targeting · anonymous · victim · online · reporting · blocking · cyberstalking
cybercash
Electronic monetary units
- cryptocurrencyEncrypted decentralized money
- e-commerceInternet-based buying and selling
- transactionExchange of goods/money
payment · banking · fraud · shopping · marketplace · digital wallet · fintech · trading · blockchain · retail
cyber-meatspace
Physical world, not virtual
analog · physical · offline · non-digital · real-world
cyber-traditional
Following long-held customs
old-fashioned · analog · low-tech · Luddite · pen-and-paper
- cybersecurity expertsDigital system protection specialists
- cybersecurity threatsDangers to digital systems
- cybercrime ringOrganized online criminal group
- cybersecurity toolsPrograms protecting computer networks
- cybersecurity trainingEducation in digital protection
- cyberbullying preventionEfforts to stop online abuse
cyberspace, cybercrime, cybernetics, cybersecurity, cyberbullying, cybernetic, cyberbully, cyberattack, cybercafe