The cyberwar we scroll through

Source: Inquirer
Published on: 2026-06-18 21:07

The recent World Economic Forum Global Risks Report identifies misinformation, disinformation, and cyber insecurity among the world's most significant threats. Increasingly intertwined with artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, these risks are reshaping how societies, governments, and institutions function. Our understanding of cybersecurity has evolved dramatically. What was once associated with isolated hackers now encompasses ransomware attacks, espionage, foreign interference, disinformation campaigns, and other malicious activities that can undermine public trust, disrupt critical services, and weaken democratic institutions. Indeed, the cyber domain has become a strategic arena where geopolitical competition increasingly unfolds. Through coordinated information operations, AI, bots, and troll networks, narratives can be amplified at unprecedented speed and scale...

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