Wybrane aspekty bezpieczeństwa w cyberprzestrzeni

Abstract

This article provides information about contemporary threats to information security in cyberspace. In the age of universal computerization, worldwide Internet access we are freely to communicate with all the world via instant messengers or e-mail, what gives the access to the most current information. The Internet has become an area of various kinds of abuse. The Internet is used not only by criminals or secret services of many countries, but also terrorists. Terrorism in the traditional sense is a form of protest or struggle, aimed at the achievement of some objective and to attract attention of public opinion or the government. Terrorists use the tools belonging to the collection of illegal methods that are banned by international law and condemned by international organizations. The latest form of terrorist activity is cyberspace activity. Cyberterrorists aim to control the most important sectors and the monopolization of the information access.