A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF CYBER TERRORISM ON NATIONAL SECURITY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CHENNAI

AUTHOR – T. SANTHOSH* & R.RITHIK RAJAN**

STUDENTS AT SAVEETHA SCHOOL OF LAW, SAVEETHA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES (SIMATS), CHENNAI-600056

BEST CITATION – T. SANTHOSH* & R.RITHIK RAJAN, A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF CYBER TERRORISM ON NATIONAL SECURITY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CHENNAI, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (10) OF 2025, PG. 94-114, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

In the contemporary landscape of global security, cyber terrorism has emerged as a formidable threat, reshaping the paradigms of national security and geopolitical stability. The term ‘cyber terrorism’ refers to the use of digital technology to conduct premeditated, politically motivated attacks aimed at undermining the stability and security of a nation. This phenomenon, while not entirely new, has evolved significantly over the past few decades, reflecting broader technological advancements and the increasing reliance on digital infrastructure in both public and private sectors. The main objective of this research is to  explore the factors influencing the susceptibility of national infrastructure to cyber terrorist attacks and to evaluate the role of international cooperation in enhancing national cybersecurity and countering cyber terrorism. This paper followed an empirical method of research. The data is collected through a questionnaire with a set of questions and the sample size is 232. This study used a Convenience sampling method to collect the data. The samples were collected from the general public in reference to the Tiruvallur region. The independent variables are Gender, Age, Educational Qualifications, Occupation and Marital status. The dependent variables are impacts of increasing cyber terrorism across the world and way to mitigate the effects of such attacks. The findings suggest that advancements in technology are seen as a significant driving factor behind the rise in cyberattacks. This aligns with the rapid evolution of technology, which often outpaces the ability of organisations and governments to secure their systems against sophisticated threats.

KEYWORDS: Cyber terrorism, National security, Cyber threats, Critical infrastructure, Security measures