Cyber-Terrorism or Cyber-Paranoia
Posted on May 21, 2008
Filed Under e-Business
There’s been a growing concern about Cyber-Terrorism and Cybersecurity. No doubt that cybersecurity is an important issue that should be addressed. But does cyber-terrorism even exist? What would be considered a cyber-terrorist attack? And would such an attack be considered an act of terrorism?
So does that mean hackers are now considered terrorists? Isn’t there a life term prison sentence for convicted terrorists? So then does that mean hackers, if caught, will face life in prison?
The FBI defines terrorism as “the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.”
So is cyberterrorism or hacking really terrorism or is it just possible to use cyberspace as another tool for terrorist attacks?
Are they just using the term cyber-terrorism to instil fear and create paranoia among citizens? Would that not in itself be an act of terrorism? If so, then this attached video is an act of terrorism, isn’t? or does cyber-terrorism only exist to the extent depicted in the movies?
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