Cristina EJOVA
Moldova State University, Republic of Moldova
| Abstract: | This paper examines the concept of cyberterrorism through the lens of political science, focusing on its origins, development, and impact on global security. With the exponential growth of information technology, cyberterrorism has emerged as a significant threat, utilizing advanced technological means to destabilize political and social frameworks. The rapid increase in internet access has introduced new opportunities for both communication and crime, including the use of digital platforms for extremist and terrorist activities.
The study emphasizes the complex methodologies required for analyzing cyberterrorism, including systemic, institutional, and comparative approaches, each contributing to a nuanced understanding of this phenomenon. Based on a systemic approach, the specifics of various definitions of the phenomenon of “cyberterrorism” will be revealed. It is argued that modern cyberterrorism, aimed at creating threats to international and national security, serves as one of the effective tools for achieving political goals on the global stage. Utilizing theories such as the information society and network society, the article underscores the importance of international cooperation in combating cyberterrorism. |
| Keywords: | Cyberterrorism; cyberspace; cyber-attack; Internet; information society |
| Contact details of the authors: |
E-mail: cristina.ejova@usm.md
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| Institutional affiliation of the authors: | Department of International Relations, Faculty of International Relations Political and Administrative Sciences, Moldova State University, Republic of Moldova |
| Institutions address: | Moldova State University, 60 A. Mateevici Str., Chișinău, http://usm.md |