Terminology
What is cyberterrorism used to cause?
Destruction, fear, or harm
What can cyberterrorism involve?
Hacking/spreading viruses and attacking computer networks.
Is it true that the war between countries through the use of technology is considered cyberterrorism?
No, that's cyber warfare
Are state sponsored organizations capable of committing cyberterrorism?
Yes
What does someone gain when committing cyber warfare?
Political or military gain.
Is attacking digital systems considered cyberterrorism?
Yes
The military infrastructure of a country is the aim of what?
Do government agencies usually commit cyberterrorism or cyber warfare?
Cyber warfare
Cyber warfare makes use of technology to attack what?
Another country's digital infrastructure.
What can cyber warfare involve?
Propaganda and disrupting transportation systems.
Who does cyberterrorism target?
Governments, businesses, and individuals.
T/F: Military units make use of the internet to commit cyberterrorism.
False, military units carry out cyber warfare and are among its perpetrators.
What are some reasons that make people commit cyberterrorism?
Political or ideological reasons.
Is espionage an act of cyberterrorism or cyber warfare?
Cyber warfare
Is it true that cyber warfare is only committed on the local scale?
No, cyber warfare is usually aimed at other countries.
T/F: Cyberterrorism is only carried out by individuals or groups.
False, cyber terrorism is carried out by individuals and/or groups all the time, along with state sponsored organizations.