What is Cyber Warfare

The video discusses cyber warfare, highlighting its ability to allow nations with minimal military presence to compete in cyberspace. It covers state-sponsored attacks like Stuxnet, which targeted Iran's nuclear facilities, and the broader impact of cyber attacks on infrastructure, such as power grids and data security. Recent attacks from 2012 to 2021 are reviewed, including the Oldsmar water plant and Colonial Pipeline incidents, emphasizing the real-world consequences of cyber threats.

What is a key characteristic of cyber warfare that differentiates it from traditional warfare?

• It relies on traditional weapons.

• It involves the use of computer systems and networks.

• It is conducted in physical battlefields.

• It requires a large military presence.

What was the primary purpose of the Stuxnet malware?

• To spread misinformation.

• To shut down communication networks.

• To damage physical equipment controlled by computers.

• To steal sensitive information.

How can cyber attacks impact the daily lives of citizens?

• By increasing internet speeds.

• By enhancing online shopping experiences.

• By disrupting essential services like power and water.

• By improving public transportation.

What was the potential consequence of the cyber attack on the Oldsmar water treatment plant?

• Lethal chemical levels in the water supply.

• Improved water quality.

• Increased water supply.

• Reduced water pressure.

What was the outcome of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack?

• The pipeline was relocated.

• The pipeline was unaffected.

• The pipeline was shut down temporarily.

• The pipeline was expanded.