| Summary/Abstract |
THE IMPACT of information and communication technologies (ICT) on all aspects of human life, society and the State cannot be overemphasized. Apart from the obvious benefits in terms of economic, social and cultural development, the enhancement of the role of ICT in the contemporary world inevitably brings new risks for international and national security. There is already real evidence that the damage from the use of ICT for purposes contrary to the Charter of the United Nations, as well as for criminal and terrorist purposes may be comparable to the most destructive weapons. The list of potential targets for information weapon attacks includes not only the information resources of the Internet, but also the critical infrastructures of States in the industry, transport and energy sectors. What's more, the scale and technological level of such destructive impact are steadily increasing.
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