INTERNET: A TOOL FOR THE WARS IN THE XXI CENTURY

Abstract

The western societies largely dependent on computer and electronics systems are becoming more vulnerable by the possible cybernetic attacks against those systems. Furthermore, in a so hyper connected world, an impact in the core of the information and technology networks could generate millionaire losses to any country or institution; not to mention the strong psychological consequences after an attack of these characteristics. Thus, a great number of countries are developing tools to attack the governmental systems of other States. They are also trying to reinforce their security measures. Not only the States have realized the advantages the network facilitates, but terrorist groups have done it too. Precisely, in these points is where this article is focused, in order to find out how both of them are using this technology, in either ways, defensive or offensive strategies.