Performance of Virtual Terrorism in Cyber Space

Abstract

In the 1980s, Barry Collin coined the term virtual terrorism. Nowadays virtual terrorism is very common all over the world. Virtual terrorism threatened computers, networks, and the information stored. Virtual terrorism makes new opportunity for terrorists such as hide identity, no geographical restrictions, international advertising and membership, and targeting more people. They hack into computers and mobile phones. Virtual terrorism can be controlled remotely. The variety and number of virtual terrorist attacks is enormous. Virtual terrorists use pseudonyms, and their true identities are not traced. Virtual terrorists do not want a lot of forces for their activities. Virtual terrorists just need laptops and Wi-Fi. In this research, the question is how virtual identity and internet are so essential for terrorists. In sociological studies, virtual identity is one of the most important and key issues. Virtual terrorists use this virtual and hidden identity to destroy a country's infrastructure. They are sure that there are no borders or checkpoints in cyberspace.

Key Terms in this Chapter

Cyberspace: It is virtual world created by links between computers and servers.