Legal Definitions - cyberterrorism

Cyberterrorism is a type of terrorism that involves using computers to carry out attacks and threats against other computers, networks, and electronic information. The goal of cyberterrorism is to cause fear and harm to the target.

• A hacker group launches a cyberattack on a government agency's website, causing it to crash and disrupting its services.
• A cybercriminal sends a threatening email to a company, demanding a ransom payment in exchange for not releasing sensitive information they have stolen.
• A terrorist organization uses social media to spread propaganda and recruit new members.

These examples illustrate how cyberterrorism can take many forms, from disrupting services to stealing information to spreading propaganda. The common thread is that the attacks are carried out using computers and technology, and are intended to cause harm and fear.