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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Example Sentences

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

The strategy calls for four lines of effort in conducting information warfare: people and organizations, programs, policies and governance, and partnerships.

From Washington Times

The Pentagon’s information warfare experts are warning about brain hacking, a new technology that appears capable of extracting and inserting information into people’s minds.

From Washington Times

Non-kinetic warfare developments are also outlined in the report, including advanced cyber warfare capabilities capable of attacking critical U.S. infrastructure, information warfare, and psychological and cognitive warfare tools.

From Washington Times

The carriers serve as command-and-control centers and can conduct information warfare.

From Seattle Times