Countering Computer Terrorism in the Context of Informatization of Society
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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to study computer terrorism, which is a product of the informatization of society and ways to counter it.
It should be noted that in the legislation of many countries, the interpretation of terrorism is very vague. In the dictionary of S.I. Ozhegov, terrorism is defined as the policy and practice of terror — the intimidation of one's political opponents, expressed in physical violence up to destruction, or in the brutal intimidation of the population. Following this definition, we can single out the main feature of terrorism: force is the main vector for achieving goals. The terrorist method of influence is always panic, threats, causing death or injury to a large number of people.
Thus, in the conditions of the economic crisis, the transition period in politics, when social clashes appear, people stop assessing what is happening adequately. Growing uncertainty, fear, panic generates bitterness. These conditions allow terrorists to achieve successful agitation and force people to take to the streets, start riots. Poverty, unemployment, a sense of hopelessness and ignorance of what will happen tomorrow lead to increased distrust of the existing government. People are starting to look for ways to discredit and replace such power, perhaps even by force. That is why terrorists and extremists are becoming more active, finding support among the masses. In addition, most often terrorist acts are carried out against those persons who are the weakest. This provides one of the important goals of criminals — to cause panic in society. Intimidation is a powerful tool for communicating your will and creating the right social environment for further actions.
It is concluded that the fight against terrorism should be carried out at all levels of the state, and not only by law enforcement agencies. It is necessary to involve all state and public institutions, purposeful work to eliminate the environment favorable for the development of terrorists. To do this, all state institutions, the media and society must unite.

Gedugoshev R.R. Countering Computer Terrorism in the Context of Informatization of Society // Gaps in Russian Legislation. 2023. Vol. 16. №5. Pp. 144-148. (in Russ.). EDN: JESNWH

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informatization of society, computer terrorism, panic, intimidation, ideology of violence..