cyberattack / hacker attack
der Hackerangriff, die Hackerangriffe
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cyberattack
A targeted attack by hackers on a computer, network, or digital system to steal data, cause damage, or gain access to the system.
Nach dem Hackerangriff waren die Kundendaten nicht mehr erreichbar.
After the cyberattack, the customer data could no longer be accessed.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hackerangriffe |
| genitive | des Hackerangriffs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Hackerangriff | die Hackerangriffe |
| accusative | den Hackerangriff | die Hackerangriffe |
| dative | dem Hackerangriff | den Hackerangriffen |
| genitive | des Hackerangriffs des Hackerangriffes | der Hackerangriffe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Hackerangriff' is made up of 'Hacker' (hacker) and 'Angriff' (attack). It therefore refers to an attack carried out by hackers or using hacking techniques.
Der Hackerangriff legte die Internetseite des Unternehmens lahm.
The cyberattack brought the company's website to a standstill.
Verbs such as 'erkennen' (detect), 'abwehren' (defend against), 'verhindern' (prevent), and 'untersuchen' (investigate) are often used with 'Hackerangriff' (cyberattack). These collocations are especially common in reports about IT security.
Das Sicherheitsteam konnte den Hackerangriff rechtzeitig abwehren.
The security team was able to defend against the cyberattack in time.
The target is often introduced with 'auf': A 'Hackerangriff' (cyberattack) is directed at a computer system, network, or institution.
Der Hackerangriff auf das Krankenhaus wurde von der Polizei untersucht.
The cyberattack on the hospital was investigated by the police.
