Between The Lines: word of the month

Cyber-Slam: When digital deviants hack into bank or government systems such that they are able to take control of systems operations. Cyber- slamming is usually accompanied by a threatening message and demonstration of the hackers' control. Cyber-slammers are believed to extort millions of dollars from financial institutions annually.

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