Cyber Terrorism - Serious Form of Cyber Criminality

Today’s world is becoming increasingly dependent upon information technology, as computers have become integral parts of the daily lives of people all around the globe. However, while technology can deliver a great number of benefits, it equally sets forth new vulnerabilities that may be exploited in blood shedding purposes by persons with the necessary skills. Cyberterrorism is located at the cohesion of the real and virtual world, bringing together what each of the two has more damaging: ruthless terrorists unleashing unprecedented attacks through computers crimes against the world's nations. This article aims at clarifying how the Internet is altering the foreign political landscape, with particular emphasis on the evolution of the cyber terror phenomenon, its potential and implications, concluding with a number of directions of action.