Why Cyberattacks don't Work as Weapons

Author(s): Myriam Dunn Cavelty
Journal Title: ETH Zukunftsblog
Publisher(s): ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Place: Zürich

Cyberattacks must also be understood as a phenomenon of political violence and combated as such, says Myriam Dunn Cavelty. Digitalisation will fundamentally alter many aspects of our lives – in many cases for the better. However, our increasing dependence on computers and networks for data exchange and storage is creating new vulnerabilities for both individuals and society. The key word here is: cybersecurity. This encompasses more than just technical solutions: it involves not only security in cyberspace, but also security that is influenced by cyberspace.

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