CyberSecurity FAQ - What are the differences among the terms cyber attack, cyber warfare, cyber crime, and cyber terrorism?

The differences among the terms cyber attack, cyber warfare, cyber crime, and cyber terrorism are best explained in terms of their actor (perpetrator) and attack effect (equivalent result) characteristics, as shown in the Classification by Actor & Attack Effect section of the Cyber Attacks page.

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