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The foundation of this chapter is based in the fact that information, as argued by Clausewitz, can by a weapon whether too little or too much. This chapter is presents a revised typology of cyber war within the international system. It addresses the limitations of a previous typology given the revelations that have occurred in the international system over the past several years. The typology addresses important issues including the type of attack, the actor involved, and the level of disruption that is generated by the attack. The resulting outcomes allow for better understanding and plotting of the impact of cyber war within the international system.
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Greathouse, C. (2018). Drinking from a Fire Hydrant: Information Overload As a Cyber Weapon. In: Prunckun, H. (eds) Cyber Weaponry. Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74107-9_5
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