How International Relationships Generate Cyber Threats
In times of conflict, there are consequences of being an ally or an enemy of warring nations, either geopolitically, or in the cyber realm. Analyzing the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Gaza conflict, it’s evident that hacktivists now play a significant role, launching attacks using custom-made DDoS tools, defacing websites, and mentoring others in how to disrupt organizations. This behavior arguably goes beyond the attacks themselves, involving a quasi-recruitment process, akin to a sleeper cell, where individuals are trained to act when needed. This dual strategy of cyber and ideological warfare poses huge challenges for governments and private organizations during times of escalating global tension.
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