| ID | 114385 |
| Title Proper | Cyber-weapons |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Rid, Thomas ; McBurney, Peter |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | What are cyber-weapons? Instruments of code-borne attack span a wide spectrum, from generic but low-potential tools to specific but high-potential weaponry. This distinction brings into relief a two-pronged hypothesis that stands in stark contrast to some of the received wisdom on cyber-security. Maximising the destructive potential of a cyber-weapon is likely to come with a double effect: it will significantly increase the resources, intelligence and time required for development and deployment - and more destructive potential is likely to decrease the number of targets, the risk of collateral damage and the political utility of cyber-weapons. |
| `In' analytical Note | Rusi Journal Vol. 157, No.1; Feb-Mar 2012: p.6-13 |
| Journal Source | Rusi Journal Vol. 157, No.1; Feb-Mar 2012: p.6-13 |
| Key Words | Cyber Weapons ; Cyber Security ; Intelligence |