“While we have not yet seen a ‘hot’ cyber war between major powers, the efforts of nation-states to build increasingly sophisticated cyberattack capabilities — and in some cases demonstrate a willingness to use them — suggests that a ‘Cyber Cold War’ may have already begun,” a spokesperson from security firm McAfee said. Photograph by: canada.com illustration,
Cyber warfare is now a reality with at least five nations including the United States and Russia already armed with virtual weapons, according to a report.
A wave of politically-motivated cyber offensives this year – such as attacks on the White House and the US Department of Homeland Security – show that the international arms race is now moving online, a study claims.
The report warns that cyber strikes could have a “devastating” impact on national infrastructure with power grids, water supplies and financial markets all at risk.
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Security company warns of ‘cyber arms race’ — Canada.com
Report: Countries prepping for cyberwar — CNN
U.S. is Striking Back in the Global Cyberwar — U.S. News And World Report
Cyber Warfare Warning Sounded — Information Week
The Drums of Cyberwar — Tech News World
Cyberwarfare Becoming A Reality — Vybes.com
Cyber warfare on the horizon — The Australian
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