Terrorism

Terrorism

The use of violence and intimidation against innocent civilians in the pursuit of political or religious aims.

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Vector

Law enforcement; Terrorism

An organism which carries germs from one host to another.

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.

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 ...