War and PCs
In yet another “science fiction becomes reality” scenario, we are rapidly evolving our capabilities to attack one another via cyberspace. This type of battling may be bloodless, but it’s incredibly dangerous—and we’re only just beginning to discover how dangerous. Though the term “cyber war” may sound like a histrionic B-movie, you’re no doubt aware that cyber-sallies have been happening in real life, for years. Goals range from stealing information to influencing an enemy’s citizens (in elections and elsewhere) to disrupting a country’s critical infrastructure, potentially causing widespread destruction and death. And it’s not limited to nations: Aggressive non-state actors—including terrorists, criminals, and hacktivists—can cause plenty of damage. In September’s cover story, PCMag’s executive editor for news and features, Chloe Albanesius, explores the topic of Cyber War: Its history and origins, the current…
