Cyberwarfare

**Cyberwarfare ** Cyberwarfare (a.k.a. cybernetic war of cyberwar) is the use of computers and the internet in exploiting warfare in cyber-space (i.e. the World Wide Web)

Cyberwarfare includes an attack or compromise of a computer-based system. Instead of using bullets and bombs, hackers find points of weakness in their target(s) and take advantage of them. **Other forms of attack:**
 * How Does it Work? **
 * The main areas targeted by most nations involved in cyberwarfare: **
 * **Governmental attacks -** They can steal digital communications, shut down the ability of government officials to communicate with each other, or release private details such as tax information, security information, and other personal information to the public.
 * ** Infrastructure attacks - ** They can affect a nation by shutting down crucial utility systems, like electricity grids, or causing other problems such as interfering with air traffic control systems.
 * ** Financial attacks - ** They can interrupt the world's major markets by shutting down web-based operations of major banks or traders.
 * **Web vandalism -** Changing or deleting information on websites.
 * **Equipment disruption -** Re-programming equipment such as military systems, which can be dangerous.
 * ** Propaganda - ** Political messages being spread throughout the internet.

**Social/Ethical Impacts**
 * Security **

With advanced technology, hackers can shut down the victim's firewall, making the computer system more vulnerable to attacks. Victims of these attacks usually find it hard to recover the important data that has been stolen. It is up to the private companies to ensure the safety of their networks. In a more serious scale, a hacker can gain access to the enemy's nuclear system and can cause global destruction by launching a nuclear warfare.

**Advantages** >
 * Cyberwarfare is less deadly than traditional warfare.
 * This is a useful strategy against terrorists by allowing a nation to trace the origin of an attack.
 * The military can deliberately give they enemies incorrect information.
 * Information about enemy forces can be intercepted.
 * Disadvantages **
 * Hackers can interfere with the enemy's military or air traffic control system and can cause harm.
 * An enemy can attack from anywhere.
 * Improving technology means unprepared defense by many nations.

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