Opponents launch sophisticated sneak attacks on each other s websites.
Israeli cyber warriors have met their match in extremist groups like Hamas and Hizbollah whose computer-literate youngsters have become adept at throwing virtual electronic stones. It is the first inter-fada , and the cyberconflict will probably intensify. The sophistication of attacks is expected to increase as attackers on both sides have time to prepare and launch more intricate actions. In the event that either side deploys viruses or Trojan horses, digital infections will not remain confined to their intended targets. Such cyber attacks will spread to the Internet as a whole, infecting systems worldwide.