Inside Cyber Warfare: Mapping the Cyber Underworld

This excerpt comes from the third edition of "Inside Cyber Warfare: Mapping the Cyber Underworld" by Jeffrey Caruso. The book explores the landscape of cyber warfare, covering topics such as the history of cybersecurity, attribution of cyber attacks, legal aspects of cyber warfare, and the role of AI. It discusses the need for corporate accountability in software development and the potential risks associated with AI in national security. Real-world case studies of enmeshed war strategies from Ukraine, Syria and Mali illustrate the convergence of cyber, information, and kinetic warfare. Furthermore, the text covers how everyday technology and our use of social media platforms contributes to intelligence gathering. The book also delves into cyber attacks with kinetic effects targeting operational technology.