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Cyber Threat - A Global Security Threat

ME5 Seah Ser Thong, Calvin
Articles
The technology boom of the 21st century has led to the rapid rise and influence of the Internet on people around the world. Originally created to interconnect laboratories engaged in government research, the Internet has now become a universal information sharing platform that brings people from all walks of life closertogether. However, this increased interconnectedness of information sharing has its disadvantages and perils. International hacking groups like ‘Anonymous’ have increased efforts to obtain information through illegal and unethical means, while cyber threats like the Stuxnet Worm have become increasingly prevalent. As such, an increasing number of countries are investing more into cyber security to combat these cyber threats. This essay will delve deeper into the nature and extent of cyber threats and its impact on the military and potential cyber defence measures.Keywords: Cyber; Interconnect; Unethical; Security Threats; Information
Source:
Pointer Vol. 41, No. 3
Series:
Pointer Article ; Vol. 41, No. 3
Language:
English
BRN:
129563
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