Risky Bulletin Between Two Nerds: The power of cyber
Sep 29, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of cyber warfare as experts analyze its evolving role in modern conflicts. Discover how military expectations often clash with cyber's actual capabilities. The conversation highlights the significance of information operations, IP theft, and the limitations of traditional definitions of cyber attacks. Learn about the effective use of cyber in peacetime and the nuanced outcomes of subtle operations. Explore the UK's approach to responsible cyber power and the implications of information manipulation on society.
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Cyber Is More Than Battlefield Fires
- Military thinking narrows cyber to destructive 'fires' that mirror kinetic logic.
- That misses cyber's broader strengths beyond deny/disrupt/destroy.
Long Drip Effects Trump Single Blows
- The classic five Ds definition overlooks strategic effects like long-term IP theft.
- Persistent, non-destructive cyber operations can reshape national power over decades.
Viasat And Telco Hacks In Ukraine
- Tom and The Grugq recall Viasat and telco hacks aimed at crippling Ukrainian communications.
- Those actions looked impressive but did not deliver decisive battlefield outcomes in Ukraine.
