Terrorism

Terrorism

The use of violence and intimidation against innocent civilians in the pursuit of political or religious aims.

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Cipro

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Bayer's antibiotic which combats inhalation anthrax.

counterterrorism

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Measures used to prevent preempt, or retaliate against terrorist attacks.

cruise missile

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Guided missile which flies at a low altitude, following the terrain below. Silkworm, Seersucker, and Tomahawks are all examples of cruise missiles.

cutaneous

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Related to or entering through the skin. Cutaneous torture has sometimes been used against detainees of suspected terrorism.

cutaneous anthrax

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Contracted via broken skin. The infection spreads through the bloodstream causing cyanosis, shock, sweating, and finally death.

cyanide agents

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Used by Iraq in the Iran war against the Kurds in the 1980's, and also by the Nazis in the gas chambers of concentration camps, cyanide agents are colorless liquid which is inhaled in its gaseous ...

cyberterrorism

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Attacks on computer networks or systems, generally by hackers working with or for terrorist groups. Some forms of cyberterrorism include denial of service attacks, inserting viruses, or stealing ...