The article examines cybercrime as a new form of terrorist attack in the context of digitalization of society. It notes that the use of information and communications technologies, along with positive opportunities, creates new security threats, the most dangerous of which is cyberterrorism. It manifests itself in attacks on critical infrastructure, blocking the activities of government and financial systems, and spreading malware and disinformation, which distinguishes it from traditional forms of terrorism by its anonymity, cross-border nature, and high latency. A criminal-legal analysis of the provisions of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Tajikistan was conducted, which revealed the absence of a separate article regulating liability for cyberterrorism. Current provisions on terrorism and cybercrime only partially cover this category of crimes, which creates legal gaps and reduces the effectiveness of counteraction. As a recommendation, it is proposed to include in criminal legislation a separate provision establishing liability for cyberterrorism, taking into account its objective and subjective characteristics. At the same time, the need to harmonize national law with international standards and develop cooperation between states to create effective mechanisms for preventing and combating cyber-terrorist threats is emphasized.
cyberterrorism, cybercrime, terrorism, criminal law, information security, Republic of Tajikistan, digital threat
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