What is Cyberterrorism? Is it a Real Threat to Security?
Home | About | Contact us! What is Cyberterrorism? Is it a Real Threat to Security? Computer networks are vulnerable to terrorist attacks. You’ve probably heard about computer systems getting attacked in recent conflicts in Ukraine. So, what is cyberterrorism, and is it a security risk? What is cyberterrorism? It’s challenging to define cyberterrorism. There is no clear definition of cyberterrorism, according to the CRS. Researchers Jordan Plotnek and Jill Slay define cyberterrorism as a planned attack by non-state actors using the internet to cause physical, psychosocial, diplomatic, financial, environmental, or other harm. Different security organizations have different perspectives on cyberterrorism. The FBI defines cyberterrorism as a “premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data, which results in violence against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents....