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Business Definition for: Cyberterrorism

the use of techniques that disrupt or damage computer-based information systems to cause fear, injury, or economic loss

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Backgrounder: Surviving Terrorism: Cyberterrorism: This article is about various risk to the organizations from terrorism and cyberterrorism.Terrorism is the use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of the criminal laws of the United States for purposes of intimidation, coercion or ransom.The effects of terrorism can vary significantly from loss of...; Tags: Cyberterrorism, Terrorism, Terrorism Insurance Risk Management, Homeland Security, Corporate Insurance, Government, Business Operations; White papers 2003-01-01
NY State Senate bill updates cyberterrorism laws: A bill sponsored by state Sen. Michael Balboni, R-East Williston, that makes cyberterrorism a felony was approved by the legislative body earlier this month and sent to the State Assembly. Under the legislation, cyberterrorism, using computers to disrupt, terrorize or kill, would become a class B felony, carrying...; Tags: cyberterrorism, felony, SECURITY, U.S. Senate; Research articles 2005-02-18
Richard A. Clarke, Former White House Advisor on Cyberterrorism and Cybersecurity, to Keynote at ArcSight 2007 User Conference: ArcSight, Inc., a leader in security and compliance management solutions, today announced the keynote speakers and focus for its third annual user conference , taking place in the Washington D.C. metro area September 9-12, 2007. The conference will feature a keynote from Richard A. Clarke, former U.S....; Tags: advisor, cybersecurity, cyberterrorism, White House; Research articles 2007-05-23
Singapore "cyberterrorism" laws raise fears of abuse: SINGAPORE AFP ? New laws allowing Singapore to launch pre-emptive strikes against computer hackers have raised fears that Internet controls are being tightened and privacy compromised in the name of fighting terrorism. The city-state's parliament has approved tough new legislation aimed at stopping "cyberterrorism," referring to computer crimes that...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, computer, cyberterrorism, Government, hacker, Hacking, INTERNET, PRODUCTIVITY, SECURITY, Singapore; Research articles 2003-11-22
ADVISORY/FBI Director Mueller to Keynote Industry-Law Enforcement Forum on Combating e-Crime and Cyberterrorism: News & Assignment ADVISORY...for Thursday (Oct. 31( --BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 18, 2002 The Information Technology Association of America ITAA: WHO: The Information Technology Association of America ITAA U.S. Attorney Paul McNulty ...; Tags: cyberterrorism, Information Technology Association, president, SECURITY; Research articles 2002-10-18

REMINDER/FBI Director Mueller to Keynote Industry-Law Enforcement Forum on Combating e-Crime and Cyberterrorism: News & Assignment REMINDER...for Thursday (Oct. 31) --BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 18, 2002 The Information Technology Association of America ITAA: WHO: The Information Technology Association of America ITAA U.S. Attorney Paul McNulty ...; Tags: cyberterrorism, Information Technology Association, president, SECURITY; Research articles 2002-10-30
QinetiQ Trusted Information Management Demonstrates New Managed Security Service at Sector 5 Cyberterrorism Summit; Attack Resistance Proving Superior To Attack Detection: Business/Technology Editors; Tags: cyberterrorism, information management, managed security, managed security service, QinetiQ Ltd.; Research articles 2002-08-21
ADVISORY/National Public Radio Cyberterrorism Feature to Include Expert from IDG's Computerworld: Business/Technology Editors; Tags: Computerworld, International Data Group; Research articles 2002-08-29
FBI Agent Urges Vigilance against Cyberterrorism at Tulsa, Okla., Forum.: By Nicole Nascenzi, Tulsa World, Okla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News By Nicole Nascenzi, Tulsa World, Okla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; Tags: agent, cyberterrorism, FBI; Research articles 2002-02-06
White House is fighting back: WASHINGTON -- The White House blasted former top terrorism adviser Richard Clarke on Monday in a coordinated effort to dismantle his allegations that President Bush had botched the U.S. approach to terrorism before and after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Vice President Dick Cheney countered in a...; Tags: Bush, Government, Iraq, president, terrorism, White House; Research articles 2004-03-23
Security chief threatens to regulate high-tech: SANTA CLARA -- Technology companies must cooperate in the battle against cyberterrorism -- or submit to government-imposed security regulations -- Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and other senior officials said Tuesday. "The enemies of freedom use the same techniques as hackers do," Ridge said to 350 industry...; Tags: conference, SECURITY, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Research articles 2003-12-04
Malware testing antivirus gurus, expert says.: Byline: Kelly Mills Jul 24, 2006 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The Australian Computer Emergency Response Team AusCERT considers malicious code highly problematic. AusCERT's GM, Graham Ingram, has revealed that a great deal of computer hacking activity has moved from...; Tags: antivirus, AusCERT, Hacking, malware, SECURITY; Research articles 2006-07-24
Look out! Inside that PC! It's the Killer Worm!: Feb 04, 2003 (Time Australia - ABIX via COMTEX) The Slammer virus caused untold damage to global computer networks in January 2003. The damage bill was estimated at $US1bn for this particular virus. In the whole of 2002, the worldwide damage bill from computer...; Tags: broadband, computer, Mi2g, PC, PRODUCTIVITY, SECURITY, virus; Research articles 2003-02-05
Code to fight cybercrime puts pressure on ISPs.: Jul 21, 2003 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) A draft code of conduct from Australia's Internet Industry Association IIA would require ISPs to retain customer data for a year. The measure is an attempt to answer concerns voiced by law enforcement ...; Tags: cyberterrorism, INTERNET, Internet Industry Association; Research articles 2003-07-21
'You don't need to go to a terrorist training camp . . . ': THE dramatic history of Irhabi 007's journey towards al-Qaeda involvement highlights the role of internet forums in forging networks of key extremists. Evan Kohlmann, the expert on cyberterrorism who gave evidence at the trials of Tsouli and Mohammed Atif Siddique, said they would have known each other through...; Tags: al-Qaeda, Hacking, INTERNET, SECURITY, training; Research articles 2008-01-20
Attacks Boost Pittsburgh-Area Cybersecurity Business.: By Stephanie Franken, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Sep. 27--An FBI warning against cyberterrorism on Sept. 13 has businesses scouring for ways to prevent attacks against their computer networks -- a trend that could benefit the region's fledgling cybersecurity industry. ...; Tags: attack, Carnegie-Mellon University, CERT, computer, cybersecurity, Government, INTERNET, PRODUCTIVITY, SECURITY; Research articles 2001-09-27
IDG'S Network World Hosts Webcast With Vice Chair Of President's Critical Infrastructure Board In His First Media Event: News Advisory: What:A Webcast with Howard Schmidt, the newly appointed vice chair of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Board, to talk about protecting the nation's network infrastructure. Howard Schmidt is joined by four technology experts in a panel discussion about:-- The vulnerability of critical corporate and public networks to cyberterrorism and...; Tags: board, International Data Group, MARKETING, network, Network World, president, Webcast; Research articles 2002-03-06
IDG's Network World Hosts Webcast With Vice Chair Of President's Critical Infrastructure Board In His First Media Event: News Advisory: What:A Webcast with Howard Schmidt, the newly appointed vice chair of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Board, to talk about protecting the nation's network infrastructure. Howard Schmidt is joined by four technology experts in a panel discussion about: -- The vulnerability of critical corporate and public networks to...; Tags: board, International Data Group, MARKETING, network, Network World, NETWORKING, president, Webcast; Research articles 2002-03-11
Newseum/Carnegie Mellon Panel Will Examine Media Coverage of Cybersecurity on Oct. 27 at the National Press Club: News Advisory: WHAT: In "Reporting Cyberterrorism," a panel of reporters and experts will discuss the vulnerability of the nation's vital information networks and steps that the government and industry have taken to protect networked systems from attacks by terrorists and hackers. This program is a cooperative effort between the Newseum...; Tags: Carnegie-Mellon University, cybersecurity, director, Government, SECURITY, vulnerability; Research articles 2003-10-24
We're watching the 'oppressors': world telecoms boss: CAIRO AFP — The head of the world telecoms body said on Tuesday that oppressive regimes are increasingly using their control over the Internet to deprive citizens of information but that those governments are being watched as well. "Access to information is a basic human right," said International Telecommunication...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Government, International Telecommunications Union, INTERNET, NETWORKING, SECURITY, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Telephony; Research articles 2008-05-13

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