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Oscar Wilde once said, “Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.”
As humans, we fear things that we dont fully understand but that could pose a threat.
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That is because uncertainty breeds fear.
Its only natural, then, that cyberattacks have become the latest fodder for gripping on-screen dramas.
Security Strategist & VP of User Experience at Netwrix.
Could Such an Attack Really Happen?
Could a devastating attack like that actually happen?
There are multiple reasons:
1.
A broadscale attack would require a vastly more complex and coordinated effort.
Therefore, it would be very difficult for attackers to develop a one-size-fits-all approach.
Other Deterrents: Time, Scale and Retaliation
Let’s consider possible initiators for such an attack.
Today, only the largest cybercriminal groups may have the skills and resources for it.
However, they are driven by financial gain.
Cyberattacking another nations civilian infrastructure is an assault on all its citizens.
The potential for escalation to conventional warfare serves as a powerful deterrent against any large-scale cyberattacks.
Fortunately, governments worldwide are not leaving these organizations to fend for themselves when it comes to cybersecurity.
Theres an old adage that TV holds up a mirror to our society.
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