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An adjective or prefix that describes a connection to the world of computers, the internet, and virtual reality. It is used almost exclusively as part of compound words (e.g., Cyberkriminalität, Cyberspace).
Die Konferenz befasste sich mit den neuesten Cyber-Bedrohungen für Unternehmen.
The conference dealt with the latest cyber threats to businesses.
The word 'cyber' is almost never used on its own in German, but rather as the first part (prefix) of a compound noun. It is written directly together with the second word.
Die Firma schützt sich vor Cyberangriffen.
The company protects itself against cyberattacks.
Since 'cyber' functions as a prefix, it is not declined like a normal adjective. It always keeps the form 'cyber-', regardless of the noun's gender or case.
Der Schutz vor Cyberkriminalität ist eine große Herausforderung.
Protection against cybercrime is a major challenge.
'Cyber' is combined with many words from the fields of technology and security. Typical examples are Cyberangriff (cyberattack), Cybersicherheit (cybersecurity), Cyberkriminalität (cybercrime), and Cybermobbing (cyberbullying).
Viele Jugendliche sind Opfer von Cybermobbing in sozialen Netzwerken.
Many young people are victims of cyberbullying on social networks.
digital
Digital generally refers to computers and modern information technology. Cyber specifically relates to computers, the internet, and virtual spaces, and appears almost exclusively in compound words. Use digital for general technical risks; for dangers in the IT and network context, a compound with Cyber is customary.
Die Firma untersucht Cyberrisiken durch Angriffe über das Internet.
The company is investigating cyber risks from attacks over the internet.
Die Firma untersucht die digitalen Risiken ihrer neuen Computersysteme.
The company is investigating the digital risks of its new computer systems.
