information warfare

• الاستخدام الاستراتيجي لتقنيات المعلومات والاتصالات لتحقيق تفوق أو ميزة تنافسية على الخصم، ويشمل عادة الدعاية والتضليل والهجمات السيبرانية والعمليات النفسية للتأثير على الرأي العام أو تعطيل عمليات اتخاذ القرار.

The strategic use of information and communication technologies to gain a competitive advantage over an opponent, often involving propaganda, disinformation, cyberattacks, and psychological operations to influence public opinion or disrupt decision-making.

1. Strategic use of informationC1formal

   The use of information and communication technologies to gain a strategic advantage over an opponent, often involving propaganda, disinformation, and cyber attacks.

   الاستخدام الاستراتيجي للمعلومات

   • The country engaged in information warfare to influence foreign elections.
   • Information warfare tactics include spreading fake news and hacking databases.
   • Modern conflicts often involve information warfare alongside traditional military operations.

2. Cyber conflictC1formal

   A form of conflict where information systems and data are targeted to disrupt, degrade, or destroy an adversary's capabilities.

   حرب المعلومات

   • The company's network was attacked as part of an information warfare campaign.
   • Information warfare can target critical infrastructure like power grids.
   • Defense against information warfare requires robust cybersecurity measures.