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cyber-terrorism

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Noun1.cyber-terrorism - an assault on electronic communication networks
cyberwar
act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear


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So far, terrorists have used explosives, kidnappings and hijackings, but they will eventually turn to cyber-terrorism and use cyberspace technology, which will threaten pipelines, power plants, transportation and communication systems, and other hard assets based on cyberspace technology.
The Law of Cyber-Space by Szczerba, Patricia / UN Chronicle
Generally, the magazine will cover such topics as identity theft, cyber-terrorism, network forensics, perimeter defense, secure web services and encryption.
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The legislation also caps the federal back-up coverage for terrorism losses at $100 billion annually, applies coverage only to primary and excess commercial property and casualty insurance -- including cyber-terrorism and business interruption insurance, and requires carriers to offer terrorism insurance to policyholders whose current coverage excludes acts of terrorism.
Understanding the benefits of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act. ... by Moerdler, Jeffrey A. / Real Estate Weekly
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