Terrorists Gearing Up for a Cyber Fight, Security Firm Says - NBC News
'U.S. authorities are well-aware of the rising threat posed by Islamic terrorists armed with advanced cybertools. '
'The goal of the report was to bring awareness to "a hyper-evolving threat" said James Scott, ICIT co-founder and senior fellow. '
'Dark web marketplaces and forums make malware and tech expertise widely available and — with plenty of hackers for hire and malware for sale — technical skills are no longer required. '
'Islamic terrorists are arming themselves with the technical tools and expertise to attack the online systems underpinning Western companies and critical infrastructure, according to a new study from the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology. '
'Though not known for being particularly sophisticated in their use of technology — beyond the use of encrypted messaging services and creating malicious apps — Islamic terrorists are now aggressively seeking ways to bridge gaps in their knowledge, said Scott. '
[–] realist88 ago
Ahmed found Udemy and some scripts? Uuuhh I am shaking. How could the people who designed it all possibly cope with them?