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What Is a Cyber War – Explained

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This article gives a thorough explanation of what cyber warfare has been in the past, looks like in the present, and could potentially become in the future. The author begins with a quick history of cyber warfare, and explains what different types of attacks there are. The author gives a checklist of potential ways to better defend against these types of attacks. Lastly, the author looks towards the future. The near future of cybersecurity and cyber warfare will most likely focus on artificial intelligence and the internet of things. However, the author also looks even further into the future and discusses how “quantum computing will likely shape digital warfare” (New England Institute of Technology).

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From New England Institute of Technology
Year:
2023
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MIT Political Science
MIT Political Science
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