THE ROLE OF CYBER TERRORISM IN THE FUTURE

Cyber terrorism is phenomenon that is gaining more and more attention.It has become one of the most significant threats to the national and international security for the modern state, and cyber-attacks are occurring with increased for frequency. The internet not makes it easier for terrorists to communicate, organize terrorist cells, share information, plan attacks and recruit others but also is increasingly being used to commit cyber terrorist act. Since the events of September11, 2001 terrorism has been an issue at the forefront of national security. This paper explore the more specific threat of cyber terrorism that exists and why we are in danger, examine incidents of cyber terrorism and provide a look into the role it will play in the future. The review of cyber terrorism was conducted using open source information such as unclassified government documents and newspaper articles concerning the subject matter.