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.
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. A
large-scale attack could be just around the corner, said Scott.
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Source: NBC News
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