(U) This is an analysis of how the Revolutionary People's Liberation Front (DHKP-C) can conduct cyber attacks on the United States or US interests. DHKP-C has the ability to conduct cyber terrorism on US interests. In 1978 the group was created with Marxist-Leninist ideologies. DHKP-C is a terrorist organization located in Turkey. This organization has ran a violent campaign for more than thirty years. DHKP-C has adopted some tactics used by Al-qaeda to get more attention from the populace. The organization also opposes US ideologies and has often targeted US personnel.
(U) Cyber terrorism is used by terrorist organizations using cyberspace to disrupt a specific target. The main motive for cyber terrorism is to effect operational capabilities of a nation’s major infrastructures. Cyber attacks can degrade a nation’s confidence and instill fear in the citizens. Conventional terrorism is becoming difficult to conduct. Many organizations are switching their tactics and using cyber-terrorism. Terrorist groups can instill fear easier from behind a computer screen.
(U) Nations struggle to upgrade their cyber security to match the advancements in cyber attacks, “Since 2008, when Turkey saw its first major cyber attack aimed at the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, the country has faced many subsequent cyber attacks, leading to the increase …show more content…
The group can target multiple objectives that are key to the economy and infrastructure, such as pipelines, water facilities, and nuclear power plants. There will be mass damage to the government and the everyday life of the citizens if a cyber attack is successful. DHKP-C has shown numerous times that they are willing to attack US assets, “The DHKP-C has carried out a number of attacks in Turkey, including on U.S. diplomatic missions and Turkish security forces.” This leads to the US to assess that the group can and will use their cyber capabilities to attack US
(U) Cyber terrorism is used by terrorist organizations using cyberspace to disrupt a specific target. The main motive for cyber terrorism is to effect operational capabilities of a nation’s major infrastructures. Cyber attacks can degrade a nation’s confidence and instill fear in the citizens. Conventional terrorism is becoming difficult to conduct. Many organizations are switching their tactics and using cyber-terrorism. Terrorist groups can instill fear easier from behind a computer screen.
(U) Nations struggle to upgrade their cyber security to match the advancements in cyber attacks, “Since 2008, when Turkey saw its first major cyber attack aimed at the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, the country has faced many subsequent cyber attacks, leading to the increase …show more content…
The group can target multiple objectives that are key to the economy and infrastructure, such as pipelines, water facilities, and nuclear power plants. There will be mass damage to the government and the everyday life of the citizens if a cyber attack is successful. DHKP-C has shown numerous times that they are willing to attack US assets, “The DHKP-C has carried out a number of attacks in Turkey, including on U.S. diplomatic missions and Turkish security forces.” This leads to the US to assess that the group can and will use their cyber capabilities to attack US