Addressing the spectre of cyber terrorism: a comparative perspective
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Cassim, F
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This article looks at the definition of cyber terrorism and terrorist use of the Internet.
The article evaluates cyber terrorist threats facing countries such as the United
States of America, the United Kingdom, India and South Africa. The article also
examines measures introduced by the respective governments in these countries to
counteract cyber terrorist threats. Finally, the article will propose a way forward to
counteract such possible threats in the future.
The face of terrorism is changing. The convergence of the physical and virtual worlds
has resulted in the creation of a “new threat” called cyber terrorism. Cyber terrorism
is one of the recognised cyber crimes. The absence of suitable legal frameworks to
address cyber terrorism at national and regional levels, the lack of adequate
safeguards, the lack of cyber security strategies and the pre-occupation of countries
with internal factors have all contributed to the creation of an environment that can
be easily infiltrated by cyber terrorists.
The horrific events of 9/11 provided the impetus for many countries to introduce antiterrorist
legislation. The United States of America, United Kingdom, India and South
Africa have introduced legislation to address the threat of cyber terrorism.
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Cassim, F. 2012. Addressing the spectre of cyber terrorism: a comparative perspective. Potchefstroom electronic law journal (PELJ) = Potchefstroomse elektroniese regsblad (PER), 15(2):381-415 [http://www.nwu.ac.za/p-per/index.html]