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Lawmakers and witnesses debate whether cyberattacks can qualify as ‘terrorism’ under TRIA, cite attribution and intent challenges
Summary
At a House subcommittee hearing, witnesses said TRIA can cover cyberattacks that are certified as terrorism, but attribution and intent make certification difficult; members discussed the interplay of cyber, nation‑state attacks and TRIA's statutory scope.
Members of the House Financial Services subcommittee explored how TRIA applies to cyber incidents and whether cyberattacks should be treated similarly to kinetic terrorism events for insurance purposes.
Representative Ritchie Torres asked for clarity on the distinction between cyberattacks, cyberterrorism and cyberwar. Barrett Weibel of the Congressional Research Service answered that the statute focuses on the "intent of the actor"…
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