Overview and Analysis on Cyber Terrorism

There are many forms of terrorism on the Internet. Some are not dangerous enough to be deemed a simple spread of information instead of terrorism. They are simple show of skill and are harmless. Acts of cyber-crimes may involve stealing of money, company secrets, or attacking country's infrastructure and causing real damage. Cyber terrorism is an impending threat to the United States, or any other technologically advanced country. Even nations with more primitive technology can be negatively affected by the "ripple effect". With the excess of technology increasing at a tremendous rate, the threat of cyber terrorism will only get worse. This article provides analysis on definition, methodologies, participants and different forms of protection against cyber terrorism.