Cyberterrorism is the convergence of cyberspace and terrorism. It refers to unlawful attacks and threats of attacks against computers, networks and the information stored therein when done to intimidate or coerce a government or its people in furtherance of political or social objectives.
Our findings draw on three large n studies conducted from 2013 to 2016 and suggest that cyberterrorism aggravates stress and anxiety, intensifies feelings of vulnerability and hardens political attitudes. In these ways, we demonstrate that cyberterrorism causes responses similar to conventional terrorism.
