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Jeebizz 01-17-2011 09:42 AM

Risks of cyber war 'over-hyped' says OECD study
 
"The vast majority of hi-tech attacks described as acts of cyber war do not deserve the name, says a report."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12205169

H_TeXMeX_H 01-17-2011 11:03 AM

Not only that, but the term cyber "war" was created for the specific purpose of scaremongering and passing new draconian legislation.

Jeebizz 01-17-2011 11:13 AM

I bet you it was the American gov. anyways who coined the phrase. As George Carlin once said; "We declare war on everything.."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rlqj...B65CFA&index=1

*cough* War on Terrorism


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