computer crime
UK: /kəmˈpjuːtə kraɪm/
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Definition of computer crime - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

legalTECH.illegal activity that uses computers or targets computer systems or networksTECH.
  • The police unit investigates computer crime involving stolen customer data.
  • The seminar covered different types of computer crime.
  • International cooperation is essential to combat cross‑border computer crime.
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Expressions with computer

computer junkien.
enthusiast who loves learning about computers
She's a computer junkie, always exploring new software.
computer bugn.
fault in programs, devices or systems causing unexpected trouble
A computer bug crashed the app right before the demo.
the computer's downexp.
not working because it is turned off or powered down
The computer's down because I turned it off last night.
computer says noexp.
humorous phrase for unhelpful customer service relying on computers
I asked for a refund, but the computer says no.
under the computer hoodadv.
in the underlying software or hardware
The program runs smoothly under the computer hood.
bring your own computerv.
bring personal laptop to an event
The workshop requires you to bring your own computer.

Expressions with crime

crime waven.
sudden increase in criminal activity in an area
The city experienced a crime wave during the economic downturn..
organized crimen.
illegal activities by structured criminal groups
Drug trafficking is a form of organized crime.
white-collar crimen.
crime committed by people in professional jobs, often involving money
He was arrested for a white-collar crime involving embezzlement of funds..
punishment fits the crimeexp.
appropriate consequence for wrongdoing
They believe in a system where the punishment fits the crime.
crime of passionn.
violent crime committed in a moment of intense emotional disturbance
He was charged with a crime of passion after attacking his rival..
crime of the centuryn.
very famous or shocking crime in a century
The heist was dubbed the crime of the century.
pin a crime onv.
blame someone for a crime they didn't commit
They tried to pin a crime on him, but he had an alibi.
crime doesn't payexp.
crime is not a profitable or rewarding path
The story teaches that crime doesn't pay.
partner in crimen.
someone who helps in a mischievous plan
He was my partner in crime for the prank.
anatomy of a crimen.
detailed analysis of a crime
The documentary provided an anatomy of a crime, explaining every step of the investigation.

Terms related to computer crime

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Terms with computer crime included in their meaning

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cyberattackn.
computer crime
illegal computer access to steal data or spy
cyber investigationn.
technology
finding out what happened in a computer crime

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  1. French:cybercriminalité, ...
  2. German:Computerkriminalität, ...
  3. Italian:criminalità informatica, ...
  4. Spanish:delito informático, ...
  5. Portuguese:crime informático, ...
  6. Chinese:计算机犯罪, ...
  7. Japanese:コンピューター犯罪, ...
  8. Arabic:جَريمَة حاسُوبِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּשְׁעֵי מַחְשֵׁב, ...
  10. Russian:компьютерное преступление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:комп'ютерний злочин, ...
  12. Hindi:कंप्यूटर अपराध, ...
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