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CYBER ATTACKS, MAJOR THREATS AND VULNERABILITIES AGAINST STATES, ORGANIZATIONS AND CITIZENS
CYBER ATTACKS, MAJOR THREATS AND VULNERABILITIES AGAINST STATES, ORGANIZATIONS AND CITIZENS

Author(s): Constantin Mincu
Subject(s): Military history
Published by: Editura Academiei Oamenilor de Știință din România
Keywords: cyber-attacks; cyber warfare; brief history; cyber vulnerabilities and threats; NATO;EU;

Summary/Abstract: The author briefly tries to bring to the attention of those interested the complex issue developed globally on cyber risks, threats and vulnerabilities reaching to the "cyber warfare" with direct involvement of some state actors. Some means and vectors of attack are presented, as well as countermeasures to protect the individual users, companies, governmental and military structures. In the end, the article presents the situation in Romania with respect to some measures already taken and others that will be probably taken in the future, particularly in the legislative and administrative sector regarding cyber protection.

  • Issue Year: 8/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 3-15
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English
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