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The Internet of Things and Terrorism: A Cause for Concern

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Abstract

Over recent years, there have been rapid advances in information and communication technology. The Internet of Things (IoT), an instance of such technologies, has brought numerous benefits to societies, revolutionising the lifestyles of many individuals living in these societies. Whilst advances in the IoT undoubtedly offer numerous benefits, they simultaneously present a wide range of new security threats that can have devastating impacts on societies.

This chapter aims to examine security risks posed by or against the IoT ecosystem from a counterterrorism perspective. To this end, the chapter will briefly examine the potential implications of the IoT phenomenon this for terrorism and hence counterterrorism.

Keywords

The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Terrorism Network security Counterterrorism Security challenges Cyber threats 
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  1. 1.Hillary Rodham Clinton School of LawSwansea UniversitySwanseaUK

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