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The missing ‘cybergeddon’: what Ukraine can tell us about the future of cyber war

Abstract:

The article discusses the role of cyber capabilities in the Russia-Ukraine war, highlighting Ukraine’s strong cyber defenses and the impact of cyber operations on the conflict. It emphasizes that despite expectations of a major cyber war, significant cyber-attacks have not materialized in Ukraine. The article also examines the impact of technology companies, private sector involvement, and the potential for cyber-attacks to impact global systems. Additionally, it addresses potential cyber implications for nuclear command-and-control systems and the impact of sanctions on Russia’s digital infrastructure and economy.

Author:
Rafal Rohozinski
Year:
2022
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MIT Political Science
MIT Political Science
ECIR
GSS