Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Twitter 'Is A Weapon In Cyber Warfare'

From The Independent:

Head of the RAF says armed forces must embrace internet technology.

Britain needs to learn from the actions of the Israeli military in the Gaza in using YouTube and tweets to engage in 21st-century cyber-warfare, the head of the Royal Air force said yesterday.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton highlighted how the Israeli Air Force used the internet in the battle over international public opinion during last year's conflict as an example of harnessing new technology.

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My Comment: It is strange that the Air Marshall is talking like this .... he is essentially admitting that the Brits are years behind in developing and implementing a plan that recognizes the influence and strategic importance of cyber platforms in any conflict.

Hmmm .... rest assure .... if I am noticing this I am sure that the Russians, Chinese, etc.... are also picking up on Britain's cyber vulnerabilities.

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