Category: Cyberwarfare
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Significant data breach at the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD)
On 6 May 2024, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) of the United Kingdom was reportedly targeted a significant data breach. The breach targeted a third-party payroll system used by the MoD. This system contained names, addresses and bank details of both current and some former armed forces members. The system was managed by an external…
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The difference between Cyberwarfare and Cyberwar
The terms “cyberwarfare” and “cyberwar” are often used interchangeably, but they can have slightly different connotations depending on context. Here’s a breakdown of the difference between the two terms: In summary, cyberwarfare is the broader concept of conducting conflict in the digital realm, encompassing a wide range of cyber operations and actors. Cyberwar, on the…
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Cyberwarfare
Cyberwarfare, also known as “cyber warfare”, refers to the use of digital technology and cyberattacks to conduct acts of war, espionage, or sabotage in the virtual realm. It involves state-sponsored or state-affiliated actors, such as governments or military organizations, employing offensive and defensive cyber capabilities to achieve various objectives, often in conflict with other nations…