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MALFAITEUR [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-12-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Criminology
- IT Security
- Social Problems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cyber malefactor
1, record 1, English, cyber%20malefactor
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The spectrum of the cyber malefactor's intentions is also expanding from simple to sophisticated hacking and includes physical attacks that may damage, delay, or disable routine and proper functioning of the grid. It is worrisome but prudent to expect that cyber malefactors may eventually expand to practicing coordinated cyber terrorism. 1, record 1, English, - cyber%20malefactor
Record 1, Key term(s)
- cyber-malefactor
- cybermalefactor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Criminologie
- Sécurité des TI
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cybermalfaiteur
1, record 1, French, cybermalfaiteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cyber-malfaiteur 2, record 1, French, cyber%2Dmalfaiteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la mesure où le signaux Wi-Fi se déplace sur les ondes, il est relativement facile pour un cybermalfaiteur de les intercepter et de capturer toute donnée sensible qui y transite. [...] Les cybermalfaiteurs peuvent également prendre le contrôle du réseau Wi-Fi et réaliser des opérations malveillantes. 1, record 1, French, - cybermalfaiteur
Record 1, Key term(s)
- cyber malfaiteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Criminología
- Seguridad de IT
- Problemas sociales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cibermalhechor
1, record 1, Spanish, cibermalhechor
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Red Interna de Telefónica ha sufrido un ataque de ransomware, un tipo de virus informático que encripta el sistema y para desbloquear la restricción el cibermalhechor pide a la víctima una determinada cantidad de dinero a modo de rescate [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - cibermalhechor
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-11-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Criminology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gunman
1, record 2, English, gunman
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person armed with a gun, especially in committing a crime. 1, record 2, English, - gunman
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Criminologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- malfaiteur armé
1, record 2, French, malfaiteur%20arm%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] deux ou trois malfaiteurs armés ont pénétré dans le magasin [...] pour ce que l'on pense être au départ une tentative de vol à main armée, explique une source policière. 1, record 2, French, - malfaiteur%20arm%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-05-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
- Offences and crimes
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- malefactor
1, record 3, English, malefactor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An evil doer ... One who does wrong by injuring another, although not a criminal ... 2, record 3, English, - malefactor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
- Infractions et crimes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- malfaiteur
1, record 3, French, malfaiteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-02-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- methodical professional offender
1, record 4, English, methodical%20professional%20offender
proposal
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- malfaiteur professionnel méthodique
1, record 4, French, malfaiteur%20professionnel%20m%C3%A9thodique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-02-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Corporate Security
- Protection of Property
- Protection of Life
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- novice burglar
1, record 5, English, novice%20burglar
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Sécurité des biens
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- malfaiteur débutant
1, record 5, French, malfaiteur%20d%C3%A9butant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les malfaiteurs débutants sont peu expérimentés et peu équipés. Ils peuvent être facilement dissuadés. 1, record 5, French, - malfaiteur%20d%C3%A9butant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1989-12-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Criminal Wanted 1, record 6, English, International%20Criminal%20Wanted
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bulletin. 1, record 6, English, - International%20Criminal%20Wanted
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Recherche d’un malfaiteur international 1, record 6, French, Recherche%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20malfaiteur%20international
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
circulaire. 1, record 6, French, - Recherche%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20malfaiteur%20international
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-12-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- international offender 1, record 7, English, international%20offender
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- malfaiteur international
1, record 7, French, malfaiteur%20international
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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