Archive of Fake Words

Cyberkraken

Friday 28th July 2023

[ /ˈsaɪbərˌkrækən/ ]


noun

A massive and highly sophisticated form of malware that lurks undetected within a network, silently observing and gathering information for extended periods before attacking. Like the mythical Kraken that dwells in the deep sea, cyberkrakens are capable of causing devastating damage and are extremely difficult to detect and eradicate.