Deterring and Dissuading Cyberterrorism

Klein, John J.

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“…In the year 1990, the National Academy of Sciences alerted the first cyber-attack termed 'Digital Pearl Harbour' (Weimann, 2004). A decade earlier cyber terrorism was in its infancy, but now is a deadly threat leaving the world totally off guard; the approaches are fundamental and naive but, patron-less destruction advanced with a much higher degree of efficiency through the internet technology (Klein, 2015). Mark Potok, a Southern Poverty Law Centre analyst, viewed: "The internet is an important piece of the leaderless struggle approach.…”

Section: Cyber Terrorism: An Emerging Threatmentioning

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Cyber terrorism and Indian legal regime: a critical appraisal of Section 66 (F) of the Information Technology Act

Singh

2021

Sri Lanka J. Soc. Sci.

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The menace of terrorism, when boosted by information and communication technology, incarnates into cyber-terrorism. This new avatar of terrorism is more sophisticated than the traditional one. By virtue of its labyrinthine and trans-border, cyber terrorism presents a fundamental challenge to democratic states. Many countries, curbed and curtailed the freedom of speech and expression, liberty, privacy and other fundamental rights in order to combat the menace of cyber terrorism. India, one of the world's largest democracies, enacted specific anti-terrorism laws to tackle the threat of terrorism and included a provision concerning cyber terrorism in the Information Technology Act. However, combating the blatant and hidden acts of cyber terrorism is not a regular criminal justice-endeavour; instead, it is a challenge to the state machinery. This paper aims to make an inquiry into the conceptual framework of cyber terrorism and highlights the Indian legal regime to tackle the menace of cyber terrorism. The article further critically examines Section 66 (F) of the Information Technology Act to prove the hypothesis that this provision is a stringent measure, and is against the very structure of democracy and the rule of law.

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Cyber terrorism and Indian legal regime: a critical appraisal of Section 66 (F) of the Information Technology Act

Singh

2021

Sri Lanka J. Soc. Sci.

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“…Deterrence by punishment, and imposing costs on an attributed attacker, are contemporarily advocated approaches to also deal with cyberterrorism (Klein, 2015;. Despite all the challenges of understandable communication and rational decision-making, deterrence may function among governments.…”

Section: Policing and Managing Cyberterrorismmentioning

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Routledge Handbook of International Cybersecurity

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2020

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The Routledge Handbook of International Cybersecurity examines the development and use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) from the perspective of international peace and security.Acknowledging that the very notion of peace and security has become more complex, the volume seeks to determine which questions of cybersecurity are indeed of relevance for international peace and security and which, while requiring international attention, are simply issues of contemporary governance or development. The Handbook offers a variety of thematic, regional and disciplinary perspectives on the question of international cybersecurity, and the chapters contextualize cybersecurity in the broader contestation over the world order, international law, conflict, human rights, governance and development.The volume is split into four thematic sections:• Concepts and frameworks;• Challenges to secure and peaceful cyberspace;• National and regional perspectives on cybersecurity;• Global approaches to cybersecurity. This book will be of much interest to students of cybersecurity, computer science, sociology, international law, defence studies and International Relations in general.

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“…It is also important for organizations to have a plan in place for responding to a cyberattack, which should include identifying key personnel and establishing clear channels of communication in the event of a cyberattack. There are several network and system security measures ( Klein, 2015 ) that can be adopted to prevent cyberterrorism such as, ensuring the use of strong, unique passwords and enabling two-factor authentication, keeping all the software and security system up to date with latest security patches, using authenticated and strict firewalls, implementing intrusion systems that may alert administration of the potential breach, utilizing a trusted antivirus software, conducting regular security assessments to identify network and system vulnerabilities, implementing access control mechanisms to limit the access of unauthorized users towards sensitive data, having a plan in place in case of a cyber-attack, making sure that employees are educated about cybersecurity best practices, such as not sharing passwords and not clicking on suspicious links etc.…”

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Cyberterrorism as a global threat: a review on repercussions and countermeasures

Iftikhar

2024

PeerJ Computer Science

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An act of cyberterrorism involves using the internet and other forms of information and communication technology to threaten or cause bodily harm to gain political or ideological power through threat or intimidation. Data theft, data manipulation, and disruption of essential services are all forms of cyberattacks. As digital infrastructure becomes more critical and entry barriers for malicious actors decrease, cyberterrorism has become a growing concern. Detecting, responding, and preventing this crime presents unique challenges for law enforcement and governments, which require a multifaceted approach. Cyberterrorism can have devastating effects on a wide range of people and organizations. A country’s reputation and stability can be damaged, financial losses can occur, and in some cases, even lives can be lost. As a result of cyberattacks, critical infrastructure, such as power grids, hospitals, and transportation systems, can also be disrupted, leading to widespread disruptions and distress. The past ten years have seen several cyber-attacks around the globe including WannaCry attack (2017), Yahoo data breaches (2013–2014), OPM data breach (2015), SolarWinds supply chain attack (2020) etc. This study covers some of the cyberterrorism events that have happened in the past ten years, their target countries, their devastating effects, their impacts on nation’s economy, political instability, and measures adopted to counter them over the passage of time. Our survey-based research on cyberterrorism will complement existing literature by providing valuable empirical data, understanding of perceptions and awareness, and insights into targeted populations. It can contribute to the development of better measurement tools, strategies, and policies for countering cyberterrorism.

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Deterring and Dissuading Cyberterrorism

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Cyber terrorism and Indian legal regime: a critical appraisal of Section 66 (F) of the Information Technology Act

Cyber terrorism and Indian legal regime: a critical appraisal of Section 66 (F) of the Information Technology Act

Routledge Handbook of International Cybersecurity

Cyberterrorism as a global threat: a review on repercussions and countermeasures

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