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USU Likely To Get $2 Million To Continue Fight Vs. "Cyberterrorism"

None by Eric Ray

Jim Marshall of Space Dynamics Lab Describes Studies....

(KCPW News) When people think of terrorism, they generally think of bombings or attacks similar to those of 9/11. However, terrorists could reach the United States in another fashion - via cyberspace.

Utah State University is one of five institutions developing ways to combat what has been termed "cyberterrorism." In fact, the school's Space Dynamics Lab is in line to receive two million dollars from the federal government. KCPW's Eric Ray spoke with Homeland Security Program Manager Jim Marshall to get a definition of "cyberterrorism."


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