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Cyber-terrorism

Information technology, through the use of computers, has changed the way we conduct business and communicate with others. If the security of this network is compromised, services could be interrupted. Such services include, but are not limited to, telecommunications, energy, finance, manufacturing, water, transportation, heath care and emergency response. The following websites will provide more information on cyber-terrorism and suggestions on how to avoid the effects of a cyber attack.

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  1. Cyber Crime
    Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section
    of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice
    http://www.cybercitizenship.org/crime/crime.html
  2. Cyber-terrorism
    Talking About Disaster: Guide for Standard Messages
    http://www.redcross.org/images/pdfs/code/terrorism.pdf
  3. National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace
    The White House - United States
    http://www.whitehouse.gov/pcipb/
  4. What is Cyber Crime?
    The Cybercitizen Partnership
    http://cybercitizenship.org/index.html