CYBER WARFARE AND THE WEAPONIZATION OF DATA SCIENCE
Abstract
The rise of cyber warfare has redefined modern conflicts, where data science and artificial intelligence (AI) play pivotal roles in state-sponsored cyber-attacks, disinformation campaigns, and cyber espionage. Governments, military organizations, and non-state actors increasingly leverage AI-driven cyber warfare tactics to disrupt critical infrastructure, manipulate public opinion, and steal sensitive data. The ability to automate cyber operations, generate realistic deepfakes, and enhance cyber intelligence has intensified cyber conflicts worldwide.
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