cyberpath

English

Etymology 1

From cyber- +‎ -path.

Noun

cyberpath (plural cyberpaths)

1. (parapsychology, science fiction) A person with techno-telepathic ability, capable of reading the electrical signals of electronic devices (such as computers) around them.
   • 2015, Keith R. A. DeCandido, Heroes Reborn - Book 5: Save The Cheerleader, Destroy The World:

     Claire nodded, remembering that Micah was, in essence, a cyberpath. He could mentally convince electronics and machines to do pretty much whatever he wanted.

2. A sociopathic Internet user.
   • 2011, Joan Price, Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex, page 130:

     He was “mentoring” me, but he really was an opportunist, a cyberpath, an extreme narcissist. He dumped me, and I've finally kicked his influence.

Coordinate terms

• empath
• technopath
• telepath
• biopath

Etymology 2

From cyber- +‎ path.

Noun

cyberpath (plural cyberpaths)

1. A metaphorical path or route through cyberspace.
   • 2003, S. Maria John, Information Technology: Its Application on the Small Scale Industries Sector:

     There is more to e-commerce than just building a web site and waiting for the world to beat a cyberpath to its door.