Virtual Criminology Report 2009
- Source:
- McAfee
- Published:
- Nov 27, 2009
- Pages:
- 38
War is not a term to be tossed around lightly. That is why the growing debate Over cyber war has caught our attention.
The annual McAfee Virtual Criminology Report has traditionally focused on the methods, targets and behavior of cyber criminals but also developing increasingly Sophisticated cyber attack techniques. We decided to revisit the possibility of war in cyberspace in this year's report.
Experts disagree about the use of the term "cyber war," and our goal at McAfee is not to create hype or stoke unwarranted fear. But our research has shown that while there may be debate over the definition of cyber war, there is little disagreement that there are increasing numbers of cyber attacks. If cyberspace becomes the next battleground, what are the implications for the global economy and vital?
McAfee commissioned Good Harbor Consulting to research and write this report. The report was prepared by Paul B. Kurtz, a recognized cyber security expert who served in senior positions on the White House's National Security and Homeland Security Councils.
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