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CYBER ATTACK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Risks and Threats (Security)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- state-sponsored cyber attack
1, record 1, English, state%2Dsponsored%20cyber%20attack
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- state-sponsored attack 2, record 1, English, state%2Dsponsored%20attack
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
State-sponsored cyber attacks refer to cyber operations conducted by governments or state-affiliated entities with the intent of achieving political, economic, or military objectives. These attacks are often sophisticated and well-funded, leveraging advanced technologies and resources. They can target various sectors such as government agencies, critical infrastructure, military systems, businesses, and even individuals. 1, record 1, English, - state%2Dsponsored%20cyber%20attack
Record 1, Key term(s)
- state-sponsored cyberattack
- state-sponsored cyber-attack
- state sponsored cyberattack
- state sponsored cyber-attack
- state sponsored cyber attack
- state sponsored attack
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cyberattaque parrainée par l'État
1, record 1, French, cyberattaque%20parrain%C3%A9e%20par%20l%27%C3%89tat
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- attaque parrainée par l'État 2, record 1, French, attaque%20parrain%C3%A9e%20par%20l%27%C3%89tat
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-01-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- IT Security
- Electronic Warfare
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cyberattack
1, record 2, English, cyberattack
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cyber attack 2, record 2, English, cyber%20attack
correct, standardized
- cyberspace attack 3, record 2, English, cyberspace%20attack
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An attack that involves the unauthorized use, manipulation, interruption or destruction of, or access to, via electronic means, electronic information or the electronic devices or computer systems and networks used to process, transmit or store that information. 3, record 2, English, - cyberattack
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cyberattack; cyber attack; cyberspace attack: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 4, record 2, English, - cyberattack
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cyberattack; cyber attack: terms standardized by Public Safety Canada and the Translation Bureau. 5, record 2, English, - cyberattack
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Sécurité des TI
- Guerre électronique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cyberattaque
1, record 2, French, cyberattaque
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cyber-attaque 2, record 2, French, cyber%2Dattaque
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- attaque du cyberespace 3, record 2, French, attaque%20du%20cyberespace
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attaque qui consiste en l'utilisation, la manipulation, l'interruption ou la destruction non autorisées d'information électronique, de dispositifs électroniques ou de systèmes et réseaux informatiques servant à traiter, à transmettre ou à stocker cette information, ou qui consiste en l'accès non autorisé à cette information, à ces dispositifs ou à ces systèmes ou réseaux. 3, record 2, French, - cyberattaque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cyberattaque; attaque du cyberespace : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 4, record 2, French, - cyberattaque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cyberattaque; cyber-attaque : termes normalisés par Sécurité publique Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 5, record 2, French, - cyberattaque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cyberattaque : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 19 septembre 2017. 6, record 2, French, - cyberattaque
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
- Seguridad de IT
- Guerra electrónica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciberataque
1, record 2, Spanish, ciberataque
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acto que produce agravios, daños o perjuicios en contra de las personas o grupos de ellas, entidades o instituciones y que, por lo general, es ejecutado por medio de computadoras y a través de Internet. 2, record 2, Spanish, - ciberataque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las autoridades canadienses han denunciado haber sido víctimas de un ciberataque procedente de máquinas instaladas en China. Según algunas informaciones, los asaltantes tomaron el control del sistema de contraseñas del ministerio de Finanzas en enero. Las autoridades han admitido la existencia de "una tentativa no autorizada de acceder a nuestra red". 3, record 2, Spanish, - ciberataque
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