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Terrorism
The use of violence and intimidation against innocent civilians in the pursuit of political or religious aims.
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Cruise missile
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Guided missile which flies at a low altitude, following the terrain below. Silkworm, Seersucker, and Tomahawks are all examples of cruise missiles.
Counterterrorism
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Measures used to prevent preempt, or retaliate against terrorist attacks.
Cyanide agents
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Used by Iraq in the Iran war against the Kurds in the 1980's, and also by the Nazis in the gas chambers of concentration camps, cyanide agents are colourless liquid which is inhaled in its gaseous ...
Dirty bomb
Law enforcement; Terrorism
A makeshift nuclear device which is created from radioactive nuclear waste material. While not a nuclear blast, an explosion of a dirty bomb causes localised radioactive contamination as the nuclear ...
Cyberterrorism
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Attacks on computer networks or systems, generally by hackers working with or for terrorist groups. Some forms of cyberterrorism include denial of service attacks, inserting viruses, or stealing ...
Cutaneous anthrax
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Contracted via broken skin. The infection spreads through the bloodstream causing cyanosis, shock, sweating, and finally death.