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Old 01-17-2011, 09:42 AM   #1
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Post 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
 
Old 01-17-2011, 11:03 AM   #2
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Not only that, but the term cyber "war" was created for the specific purpose of scaremongering and passing new draconian legislation.
 
Old 01-17-2011, 11:13 AM   #3
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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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