The reality and future of cyberwar
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Conflicts in cyberspace are a reality: elements of any political, economic and military conflict now take place in and around the internet. Not surprisingly cyberwar has become a buzzword in the media and in the political debate. The term has come to refer to any phenomenon involving a deliberate disruptive or destructive use of computers. There also is a widespread tendency to hype the issue with rhetorical dramatization and alarmist warnings. True, cyber conflict might seem disconcerting and frightening, but the number one law in the cyberage is: don’t panic. The number two law: be precise in your use of language.
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