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or cyber spying, is a type of cyberattack in which an unauthorized user attempts to access sensitive or classified data or intellectual property (IP) for economic gain, competitive advantage or political reasons
Also known ascyber spying · cyber-espionage · digital espionage · computer espionage · network espionage
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or cyber spying, is a type of cyberattack in which an unauthorized user attempts to access sensitive or classified data or intellectual property (IP) for economic gain, competitive advantage or political reasons
NICCS Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Cyberespionage. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/cyberespionage
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