An Explorative Study into the Importance of Defining and Classifying Cyber Terrorism in the United Kingdom

Abstract Terrorism, crime, and war are all familiar notions; however, the way in which these have been altered through cyberspace is not yet fully, nor unanimously, understood definitions, theories, approaches. Although threat level of terrorism UK has lowered to moderate, posed by cyber nonetheless heightened throughout COVID pandemic due greater necessity presence technology our lives. This research aimed highlight for a unanimous definition framework further determine what perceptions held general public regarding mixed methods approach. The literature review confirms that there an absence unanimously agreed upon terrorism, furthermore existing academic definitions compatible with legislation. In addition, highlights classifies kind terrorist activity enabled or dependent. Quantitative data from online survey find couple significant effects implying diversity amongst stakeholders could potentially enhance detection prevention UK. qualitative although some agreement sample population views towards misconceptions present implications on public’s ability identify report activity. Overall, findings primary collection aid developing legislative aids succinctly inextricable links between traditional, enabled, cyber-dependent terrorism.