information warfare

British  

noun

1. the use of electronic communciations and the internet to disrupt a country's telecommunications, power supply, transport system, etc

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information warfare Cultural  

1. The use of information technology as an active weapon of war. This includes not only attempts to intercept, disrupt, and defend military-specific communications and information technology, but also attempts to gain access to and disrupt such critical computer systems as those involved in air traffic control, the electric power grids, and banking systems. (See cyberwarfare.)

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information warfare

BlackCore described itself as an "elite influence, cyber, and technology company built for the modern sera of information warfare".

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

Its curriculum ranges from basic first aid to countering Chinese information warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026

"Almost any military function can be boosted with AI," from "logistics to reconnaissance, observation, information warfare, electronic warfare and cybersecurity," she added.

From Barron's ● Mar. 7, 2026

The new strategy for U.S. information warfare operations involves collaboration between military and civilian defense groups, utilizing Pentagon public affairs personnel aided by academics and non-government organizations.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 20, 2023

Since not all databases and host computers are cooperative with these methods, offensive information warfare tools will be required to obtain specific pieces of information that are vital for national security purposes.

From Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance by James P. Wade