As cyber security risks grow, so does the potential for human casualties. Many experts feel it is only a matter of time until a cyber-attack causes major hurt or death. Keeping this in mind, it’s critical to defend yourself and your loved ones from cyberwar. Keep up with the latest risks and use strong passwords and anti-virus software to avoid getting hacked. Most crucial, know how to respond in case of a cyber assault. If you ever find yourself in a cyber battle, be cool and follow the emergency responders’ instructions.
What Does Cyber Warfare Entail?
A cyber attack or series of strikes against a country is sometimes referred to as cyber warfare. It has the ability to cause havoc on government and civilian infrastructure, as well as to interrupt essential systems, causing state harm and even death.
However, there is disagreement among cyber security professionals over what constitutes cyber warfare. The US Department of Defense (DoD) understands the threat that malicious Internet use poses to national security, but it lacks a clear definition of cyber warfare. Some people define cyber warfare as a cyber attack that can kill people.
Top 6 Cyberwarfare attacks that affect human life
Espionage
Espionage monitors other countries in order to steal secrets. This can include compromising sensitive computer systems with botnets or spear-phishing attempts before exfiltrating sensitive data in cyber warfare.
DoS (deny-of-service) attacks
By overwhelming a website with bogus requests and forcing it to handle them, DoS attacks prohibit legitimate users from accessing it. This form of attack can be used to disrupt essential operations and systems, as well as to prevent civilians, military and security professionals, and research organizations from accessing sensitive websites.
Sabotage
Government agencies must identify sensitive data and the risks that it poses if it is compromised. Insider threats, such as disgruntled or irresponsible personnel, or government staff with ties to the attacking country, can be used by hostile countries or terrorists to steal or destroy information.
Economic Disturbance
Computers are used in almost all modern economic systems. Attackers can steal money or prevent people from accessing funds by targeting computer networks of financial institutions such as stock exchanges, payment systems, and banks.
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Grid of Electricity
Attackers can destroy crucial systems, damage infrastructure, and cause bodily harm by attacking the electrical grid. Communications can potentially be disrupted by attacks on the electrical grid, rendering services like text messages and communications useless.
Attacks on the minds and thoughts of individuals living in or fighting for a target country are known as propaganda attacks. Propaganda can be used to reveal embarrassing truths, propagate lies to cause people to lose faith in their government, or support enemies.
Attacks by Surprise
These are the digital equivalents of Pearl Harbor and 9/11. The goal is to launch an unexpected large attack on the enemy, allowing the attacker to damage their defences. In the context of hybrid warfare, this might be done to set the ground for a physical attack.
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