Definitions --- I agree with others that different terms can be used depending on the circumstances of each case. They can depend on who the attacker is, what is the motivation, who is the target and the nature of the attack. In some cases, we could talk also about cyber espionage or cyberterrorism. I would be less inclined to talk about cyberwar, as the term war has a more broad definition. However, a cyberattack can be a weapon or a method of war.

Source author: Guillaume Michel Blin gmichel@sre.gob.mx