THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CYBER TERRORIST – UNDERSTANDING MOTIVATION AND BEHAVIOUR
AUTHOR – ANKUR SHARMA* & DR. AISHWARYA PANDEY**
* STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW
** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT AMITY UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW
BEST CITATION – ANKUR SHARMA & DR. AISHWARYA PANDEY, THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CYBER TERRORIST – UNDERSTANDING MOTIVATION AND BEHAVIOUR, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (8) OF 2025, PG. 96-99, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
ABSTRACT
The study of the psychological aspect of cyber terrorists is a sensitive and broad subject that endeavours to uncover the causes of setting up cyber terrorists. The existing research in the field of cyber terrorism is further analyzed in this abstract concentrating on the psychological orientation of the cyber terrorists themselves including their reasons for the act, the manner they think and the behavioral characteristic they exhibit.
It is expectable that cyber terrorists act on basis of Sizes; Ideologies and & political reasons ; Money; Revenge[1]. These motivations are the same as those of traditional terrorists but done via the use of technology. Lives will be at stake; emotional wellbeing will be affected; those on the receiving end become stressed, anxious and feel insecure[2]. It is also worthy of note that cyber terrorists are intelligent, technical, and are usually associated with great risks. Furthermore, Both the narcissism, the need for acknowledgment or power may also contribute to their behaviours.
Knowledge of these psychological factors, therefore, is important if one has to come up with countermeasures and defenses against the problem. Understanding the psychological profile of cyber terrorists can therefore help officials design strategies to counter act threats from these groups. This abstract brings into perspective of the psychological perspectives that require integration to enhance the fight against cyber terrorism in the contemporary society.
Keywords : Cyber terrorist , Cyber terrorism , Radicalization , Psychological behaviour
[1] “The Psychology of Cybercriminals: Understanding Motivations and Behaviour by Grady Anderson & MoldStud Research Team”
[2]“Cyberterrorism: its effects on psychological well-being, public confidence and political attitudes : Journal of Cybersecurity, Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2017, Pages 49–58”