How real is the threat of cyber terrorism?

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M2 PRESSWIRE-10 November 2004-MI2G: How real is the threat of cyber terrorism?(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:11102004 London, UK - In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in USA three years ago, the global media has been awash with hysteria and speculation over the threat of cyber terrorism, which the mi2g Intelligence Unit defines as an adverse incident caused by digital attack that leads to significant loss of life.

Although some research reports and experts have raised fears of cyber assault to the point where radical hackers have been suggested to have the capability to bring entire countries to their knees overnight, there is a high level of scepticism within executive decision makers in business and government in regard to the validity of such...