Systems are complex, so controlling an attack and achieving a desired level of damage may be harder than using physical weapons.

I think most organizations have an interest in key recovery, at least with respect to stored data.

If we take as given that critical infrastructures are vulnerable to a cyber terrorist attack, then the question becomes whether there are actors with the capability and motivation to carry out such an operation.

Systems are complex, so controlling an attack and achieving a desired level of damage may be harder than using physical weapons.

We have never really had absolute privacy with our records or our electronic communications - government agencies have always been able to gain access with appropriate court orders.

Although cyber attacks have caused billions of dollars in damage and affected the lives of millions, few if any can be characterised as acts of terrorism.

While many hackers have the knowledge, skills, and tools to attack computer systems, they generally lack the motivation to cause violence or severe economic or social harm.