What does the FBI define as any "premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data which results in violence against non-combatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine agents?"

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Linda Schultz

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2 June, 09:00

What does the FBI define as any "premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data which results in violence against non-combatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine agents?"

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Joaquin Skinner · Answer 1

Cyber terrorism

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The FBI defines cyber terrorism as any "premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data which results in violence against non-combatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine agents", it is the use of the internet to conduct violent acts that may lead to death or bodily harm. Cyber terrorism is classified as crime against people, crime against government and crime against property.