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Last updated at 16:20 GMT, Thursday, 16 February 2012

Bangladesh cyber attack

Jackie and Kaz talk about a cyber war which is taking place in Bangladesh; hackers from outside the country have attacked a number of government websites.

They also explain the meaning of a few phrases using the prefix 'cyber'. Find out more in 6 Minute English.

This week's question: What is the origin of the word 'cyber'? Is it:

a) Latin

b) Greek

c) French

Listen out for the answer at the end of the programme!

Vocabulary
hacker
    a person who illegally breaks into a computer or network, to get access to other people's information
cyber attack
    an assault against a computer system or network
cyber war/ cyber warfare
    the use of the internet, computers and other devices to attack another person(or company)'s information systems
cyberspace
    the virtual, online world of computers and networks
cybercafe
    a place which offers internet access as well as drinks and snacks
did not specify
    did not say, or give details about
originated from
    came from
in response to
    in answer to, as a reaction to