Cyberattacks Preceded Russia – Georgia Conflict?

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Cyberattacks Preceded Russia – Georgia Conflict?

According to this NY Times article cyberattacks were used against Georgia's government websites before the conventional fighting began. This is believed to be the first time a known cyberattack had coincided with a shooting war.


He said cyberattacks are so inexpensive and easy to mount, with few fingerprints, they will almost certainly remain a feature of modern warfare. “It costs about 4 cents per machine,” Mr. Woodcock said. “You could fund an entire cyberwarfare campaign for the cost of replacing a tank tread, so you would be foolish not to.”
 
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