Definition
Attacking an enemy's computer networks and digital infrastructure instead of their physical stuff. It's warfare for the internet age, featuring nation-states committing what would otherwise be serious felonies.
Example Usage
NATO recognized cyber warfare as a legitimate threat worthy of Article 5 mutual defense provisions.
Origin
Emerged as concept in 1990s-2000s as militaries realized computer networks were critical infrastructure
Fun Fact
Defining cyber warfare is still controversial—is it war if no one dies? Apparently courts are still figuring it out.
Source: NATO Cyber Defence Centre
Related Terms
Translate This Term
See “Cyber Warfare” in Corporate Speak, Gen-Z Slang, Pirate Speak, and more.
Try the Translator