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CYBER ATTACKS: ARE THEY THE TERRORISM OF THE FUTURE?
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While technological advances have encompassed every aspect of our daily lives and provided great advantages, cyberattacks have also become an increasingly critical concern, raising questions about their potential role in terrorism. This article examines the intersection of cyberattacks and terrorism, focusing on the potential of cyberterrorism as a new form of terrorism. While traditional terrorism has been associated with physical violence and harm, the increasing reliance on technology in critical infrastructures has provided terrorists with new ways to carry out serious cyberattacks without the need for physical presence and at low cost. In addition, this article examines recent high-profile cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, financial systems, and government organizations, highlighting the similarities between traditional terrorist acts and cyberterrorism in terms of purpose, intent, impact, and psychological impact on the population. Thus, cyberterrorism is not only a tool for political violence, but also a method of inflicting economic, social, and psychological harm, presenting significant challenges to governments and global security. The article examines the legal and ethical implications of cyberattacks as a form of terrorism, as well as exploring future trends that include the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in cyber threats. It concludes by arguing that cyberattacks are set to become a key element of terrorism in the future, with significant implications for global security, and offers important insights into their future trajectory.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Hukuk (Diğer)
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Yayımlanma Tarihi
8 Ocak 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
6 Kasım 2025
Kabul Tarihi
7 Ocak 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 23 Sayı: 1
APA
Nasrat, K. (qaisar). (2026). CYBER ATTACKS: ARE THEY THE TERRORISM OF THE FUTURE? Yeditepe Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi, 23(1), 243-268. https://doi.org/10.63117/yuhfd.1819058
AMA
1.Nasrat K (qaisar). CYBER ATTACKS: ARE THEY THE TERRORISM OF THE FUTURE? YÜHFD. 2026;23(1):243-268. doi:10.63117/yuhfd.1819058
Chicago
Nasrat, Kayser (qaisar). 2026. “CYBER ATTACKS: ARE THEY THE TERRORISM OF THE FUTURE?”. Yeditepe Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi 23 (1): 243-68. https://doi.org/10.63117/yuhfd.1819058.
EndNote
Nasrat K (qaisar) (01 Ocak 2026) CYBER ATTACKS: ARE THEY THE TERRORISM OF THE FUTURE? Yeditepe Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi 23 1 243–268.
IEEE
[1]K. (qaisar) Nasrat, “CYBER ATTACKS: ARE THEY THE TERRORISM OF THE FUTURE?”, YÜHFD, c. 23, sy 1, ss. 243–268, Oca. 2026, doi: 10.63117/yuhfd.1819058.
ISNAD
Nasrat, Kayser (qaisar). “CYBER ATTACKS: ARE THEY THE TERRORISM OF THE FUTURE?”. Yeditepe Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi 23/1 (01 Ocak 2026): 243-268. https://doi.org/10.63117/yuhfd.1819058.
JAMA
1.Nasrat K (qaisar). CYBER ATTACKS: ARE THEY THE TERRORISM OF THE FUTURE? YÜHFD. 2026;23:243–268.
MLA
Nasrat, Kayser (qaisar). “CYBER ATTACKS: ARE THEY THE TERRORISM OF THE FUTURE?”. Yeditepe Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi, c. 23, sy 1, Ocak 2026, ss. 243-68, doi:10.63117/yuhfd.1819058.
Vancouver
1.Kayser (qaisar) Nasrat. CYBER ATTACKS: ARE THEY THE TERRORISM OF THE FUTURE? YÜHFD. 01 Ocak 2026;23(1):243-68. doi:10.63117/yuhfd.1819058