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cyberwar
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cyberwar [ˈsaɪbəˌwɔː]
n
(Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) (Military) another term for information warfare
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Noun1.cyberwar - an assault on electronic communication networks
cyber-terrorism
act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
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170) Some in NATO now believe the attacks were Russia testing the West's preparedness for cyber-warfare in general and of NATO's commitment to its newest, weakest members in particular.
Cyber warfare operations: development and use under international law by Schaap, Arie J. / Air Force Law Review
Security Minister Lord West said Al Qaida is intent on using the internet to launch a cyber-warfare campaign against the UK.
North leading cyber crime fight by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
The newspaper cited unnamed former US officials as saying the attack appeared to have originated in China, which the Pentagon says has put a priority on bolstering its cyber-warfare capability.
China insists it does not hack into US computers by AFP / AFP Asian Edition
 
 
 
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