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  • prefix Used to form words relating to the Internet or cyberspace, or to computers more generally.

Etymologies

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From cybernetic.

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Examples

  • Paradoxically … a heightened perception of cyber- security risk is being met with diminished resources and interest.

    Cyber-crime confusion may be costing economy billions, says thinktank 2011

  • With tears in our eyes for Japan's massive misfortune many unsuspecting souls follow the illicit commands to donate and in doing so line the pockets of countless cyber- pickpockets.

    Diane Dimond: Tragedies Like Japan Spawn Charity Crimes Diane Dimond 2011

  • With tears in our eyes for Japan's massive misfortune many unsuspecting souls follow the illicit commands to donate and in doing so line the pockets of countless cyber- pickpockets.

    Diane Dimond: Tragedies Like Japan Spawn Charity Crimes Diane Dimond 2011

  • The results, which according to the survey were to be shared with the Defense Department, give U.S. authorities a map of who made which parts of the nation's networks, said Mischel Kwon, a former cyber- security official in President Barack Obama's administration.

    BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2011

  • Rumours are rife they are on a trial separation, although Kammy cyber- stalked Katy on Twitter this week and she seems quite adamant that all is well.

    WalesOnline - Home 2011

  • First there was cyber-, which conjured up the opening sequence of

    NPR Topics: News 2011

  • The authority has no idea who was behind the cyber- attack and the reason for it, Khatib said.

    The Guardian World News Harriet Sherwood 2011

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