Question

Describe and give an example of the following: CyberTerrorism, Hacktivism, Black Hat Hacking, CyberCrime, CyberEspionage, CyberWar.

Answer 1

CYBER TERRORISM
Cyberterrorism is any attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data or information with the aim of
violence against secret agents and subnational groups. The main aim behind cyberterrorism is to cause harm and
destruction.

Cyberterrorism can be explained as internet terrorism. With the advent of the internet, individuals and groups are misusing the
technology to threaten individuals, certain groups, religions or beliefs. Cyberterrorism can be broadly categorized
under three major categories:

Simple: This consists of basic attacks including the hacking of an individual system.
Advanced: These are more complex or bigger attacks and can involve hacking multiple systems or networks.
Complex: These are coordinated attacks that can have a large-scale impact and make use of complex tools.

Examples: Hacking into computer systems, introducing viruses to vulnerable networks, web site defacing.

HACTIVISM
Hacktivism is the act of misusing a computer system or network for a social or political reason. Individuals who
perform hacktivism are known as hacktivists. Hacktivists are generlly individuals, but there are also groups of hacktivists
and they operate in coordination with aech other.

Example: Website defacement or information theft.

BLACK HAT HACKING
A black hat hacker is a person who attempts to find computer security and exploit them for personal financial gain
or other malicious reasons. This whole process is known as Black Hat hacking. They often do so to steal or gain access
to passwords, financial information, and other personal data.

Examples: altering functions of websites and systems, shutting down systems.

CYBER CRIME
Cybercrime is defined as a crime in which a computer is the object of the crime or is used as a
tool to commit an crime. They can also use computers for communication and data storage.
They can be divided into two categories:
1. Crimes that target computer networks or devices
2. Crimes that use computer networks to advance other criminal activities.

Example: Stealing identities, child pornography.

CYBERESPIONAGE
The use of computer networks to gain illicit access to confidential information, typically that held by a government or other
organization.It is a form of cyber attack that steals sensitive data or intellectual property to gain
an advantage over a competitive company or government entity.

Example: stealing data of other competitive company

CYBER WAR
Cyberwarfare is a conflict initiated as a attack on an enemy's computer and information systems.It means to accquire information
of enemyfrom their computers. It is only known as Cyber Warfare.

Example: Stuxnet.