TechnologyJuly 5, 2026

espionage

/ˈɛspiəˌnɑːʒ/

Definition

The act of using technology to secretly obtain confidential or classified information, particularly within the digital and cyber domains.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'espionnage,' which stems from 'espion' (spy). It entered English in the late 18th century to describe the clandestine practice of spying.

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