Define the three main forms of terrorism and how they are distinguished.

Question

• Domestic terrorism
• International terrorism (not the same as foreign terrorism
• Cyberterrorism

Answer 1

Domestic Terrorism: The unlawful use of force or violence by an individual or a group that is based and operates entirely within the United States and its territories, acts without foreign direction, and directs its activities against elements of the U.S. government or population.

International Terrorism: The unlawful use of force or violence by an individual or a group that has some connection to a foreign power, or whose activities transcend national boundaries, against people or property in order to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.

Cyberterrorism: A form of terrorism that makes use of high technology, especially computers and the Internet, in the planning and carrying out of terrorist attacks.