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Cyber Terrorism

Use of cyber means to cause death, injury, fear or severe disruption for ideological ends — a narrow legal category in India under IT Act s.66F, frequently confused with the far more common hacktivism and ransomware.

Owner Cyber Safe India Editorial TeamFirst published 13 Aug 2026Last reviewed 16 Sep 2026Jurisdiction India + global contextEvidence grade B · sourced referenceEmergency routes verified 16 Sep 2026Editorial policyCorrections & change log