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The Next War Zone: Confronting the Global Threat of Cyberterrorism
The Next War Zone Confronting the Global Threat of Cyberterrorism Author:James F. Dunnigan The Fox Television, NBC, and ABC radio network military news analyst that the New York Times calls "first rate" exposes an insidious new kind of warfare -- where the main battles will be fought at home. In the midst of the ever-expanding War on Terrorism, there is a brand new enemy lurking -- a threat so potent, it could destroy massiv... more »e amounts of data, shut down power plants, factories, fuel supplies, space satellites, the armed forces, millions of computers, and even parts of the Internet. This virtually undetectable but devastating new weapon is cyberwarfare, the next wave of terrorism, and it could be launched from a simple home computer. Thousands of super viruses, monster worms and zombies created by cyber terrorists and rogue governments are the new tools of war with the potential for catastrophic results. In this chilling, dramatic account, military expert and on-air analyst James F. Dunnigan sounds the alarm on what could be the nation's next surprise attack -- a cyber Pearl Harbor just waiting to happen. Every day, there are warnings of computer viruses and Internet weaknesses with the potential to shut down whole systems and disrupt society. Most are the work of amateur hackers. But consider also the super zombies, military grade computer weapons being created by government cyberwar units. Virtually undetectable, they have the power to destroy everything, lethally spread via the Internet, and "hide" on home computers, waiting to be unleashed. Despite constant warnings about our cyber vulnerability, and billions of dollars spent on defending our electronic networks, the risk of catastrophic cyber attacks continues to grow. Now, James F. Dunnigan explains the new rules of cyberwar -- what it is, what could happen, and how to avoid becoming a pawn in a dangerous endgame. From real-life attack scenarios to explanations of software with a vengeance; from cyberwarriors to countries that pose the most dangerous threats, Dunnigan offers clear, concise information for fighting back against a phantom enemy that may be the deadliest anyone has ever known.« less