Anatomy of Cyberterrorism: Is America Vulnerable? (Computer Hacking and Security)

The United States is vulnerable to attacks from cyberterrorists. A “Digital World Trade Center Attack”, possibly killing thousands and causing billions of dollars in damage. This paper will provide fundamental background information on what cyberterror is and what it means. It also presents a model to understand the anatomy of cyberterrorism, describing some real-world cyber events, assesses cyberterrorist capabilities, and finally makes specific recommendations for improvement in cyber security.