Definition: This term is more a buzz word than anything right now. It is used to describe officially sanctioned hacking as a political or military tool. Some hackers have used stolen information, or the threat of stealing information, as a tool to attempt to extort money from companies.
Cyberterrorism
From Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, for About.com
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