Cybersecurity
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"Cybersecurity" .-Cyperspace, a new area of relations which has spurred the development of new information and communication technologies, has blurred borders making possible an unprecedented globalisation that provides new opportunities but entails serious risks and threats. Society’s dependence on cyberspace and its easy accessibility make interference in this area increasingly common and cause for concern. Cyberspace is largely a means for the materialisation of other risks and threats. Cyberattacks, whether in the form of cyberterrorism, cybercrimes/cyberoffences, cyberespionage or hacktivism, have become a powerful instrument for attacking individuals and public and private institutions. Factors such as their low cost and minimal risks to the attacker and their easy use, effectiveness and accessibility explain why the phenomenon is spreading. These illegal attacks are perpetrated – and increasingly frequently – by terrorist groups, organised crime networks, companies, States or individuals. (NSS 2013)