If You're Listening Could Russia turn off the whole internet?
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Nov 27, 2024 A Chinese cargo ship linked to undersea cable disruptions raises alarms of potential sabotage in the Baltic Sea. Historical contexts reveal that undersea cables have been vulnerable since World War I, underscoring their importance in today’s internet infrastructure. As internet traffic surges with cloud services and AI, the risk of targeted attacks is heightened. Geopolitical maneuvers by Russia and China could threaten global connectivity, posing critical questions about international justice effectiveness in face of cyber threats.
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Cargo Ship Incident
- The Chinese-owned Yipeng-3 made a slow deviation over submarine internet cables, causing them to snap.
- This incident raised immediate suspicions of sabotage among European officials.
Internet Vulnerability
- The internet's reliance on undersea cables makes it vulnerable to targeted sabotage.
- It wouldn’t take many attacks to cause significant global internet disruptions.
Historical Context
- During World War I, the British Navy cut Germany's telegraph wires to disrupt communications.
- This tactic illustrates the strategic importance of communication infrastructure in wartime.