Cyberterrorism

Paper Summary:

The paper examines one unique facet of terrorism, cyberterrorism, as a threat to national sovereignty. The paper contends that information and communication technologies (ICTs) provide potentially invaluable tools for the aims of cyberterrorism, and constitute a vulnerability before the independence of the modern state. The paper discusses the extent of that vulnerability, and identifies areas worthy of further examination.

Introduction
Thesis
Worst Case Scenario
How Cyberterrorism Will Impact Sovereignty
Recruitment to Terrorist Ideologies
Propaganda/Deliberate Misinformation
Attack(s) On Critical Infrastructure
Sovereign Borders Support Terrorism
Extent of Vulnerability/Risks to Sovereignty
Conclusion

From the Paper:

" Cybercrime is not necessarily cyberterrorism. One must resist the temptation to sensationalize criminal acts that involve computer hardware or software with this term. Cybercrime is not necessarily cyberterrorism; criminal activity conducted for financial/personal or some other benefit. Cyberterrorism and other terrorism-based activities are measured in terms of loss (physical, emotional, life) rather than gain. The distinction between the two terms is an important one, and the waters of clarity are often muddied by media reporting and attempted sensationalism. Circulation and viewing audiences will react with increased interest when the term 'cyberterrorism' is invoked. It is difficult to resist the temptation to sensationalize criminal acts that involve computer hardware or software with the term 'cyberterrorism'."

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