Why the U.S. is bragging about dropping 'cyberbombs' on ISIS
 

Why the U.S. is bragging about dropping 'cyberbombs' on ISIS
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The U.S. has started "dropping cyberbombs" on ISIS computer networks, according to a recent*New York Times*report.

The term "cyberbomb" sounds like something out of a **vel, and it's a new tool in the fight against ISIS. In fact, the Obama administration's mere mention of using cyberattacks runs counter to years of **t officially admitting to offensive cyber tactics. But the term really conveys complex, ongoing electronic-based operations rather than boom-you're-dead malware attacks.

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What are 'cyberbombs'?

The term "cyberbomb," coined by Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work, brings up visions of ******s infecting ISIS computers and phones, making screens to go black and causing panic amongst the ranks of the organization. In reality, it's mostly a buzzword. Read more...


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