Subversion : from covert operations to cyber conflict /

In theory, subversion is the perfect weapon, yet in practice it often falters - and the same applies to cyber operations. This book expains why. Lennart Maschmeyer argues that subversion holds great promise as a cheap, easy, and yet effective alternative to war because of its distinct mechanism of a...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Maschmeyer, Lennart
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2024.
Ausgabe:
1st ed.
Zusammenfassung:
In theory, subversion is the perfect weapon, yet in practice it often falters - and the same applies to cyber operations. This book expains why. Lennart Maschmeyer argues that subversion holds great promise as a cheap, easy, and yet effective alternative to war because of its distinct mechanism of action: secretly exploiting and manipulating adversary systems to undermine them and turn them again the adversary. In practice, however, subversion often falls short.
Umfang:
1 online resource (x, 338 pages) : illustrations
Anmerkungen:
Also issued in print: 2024.
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-774588-1
0-19-774589-X
0-19-774587-3
Schlagworte:
Hybrid warfare > Russia (Federation).
Cyberspace operations (Military science) > Russia (Federation).
Subversive activities > Russia (Federation).
Disinformation > Russia (Federation).
Psychological warfare > Russia (Federation).
Warfare and Defence.
Warfare & defence.
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