Through computer-generated methods, the three superpowers could hack into the others power grid and cause major power outages, which could have a number of effects on the surrounding area. It could provide an open door for more hacks and lead to international chaos. Additionally, cyberwarfare could be seen through another country or a proxy of theirs changing the orders of a commander. For example, Russia or one of Russia’s proxies, could hack into the US Command Control System and alter orders given, which would cause an uproar and confusion. Additionally, a superpower could hack in and steal nuclear codes, which would detrimental consequences. Cyberwarfare is dangerous because it can all be done without an identity and can trigger immense conflicts. Nuclear weapons will still act as a backdrop during the cyber cold war. The US, Russia, and China have all began modernizing their nuclear systems. While cyber will be the prominent form of warfare, nuclear weapons will act as a “don’t mess with our arsenal”. The concept of mutually assured destruction will remain prevalent throughout the cyber war, as each superpower would rather expand their sphere of influence no matter the
Through computer-generated methods, the three superpowers could hack into the others power grid and cause major power outages, which could have a number of effects on the surrounding area. It could provide an open door for more hacks and lead to international chaos. Additionally, cyberwarfare could be seen through another country or a proxy of theirs changing the orders of a commander. For example, Russia or one of Russia’s proxies, could hack into the US Command Control System and alter orders given, which would cause an uproar and confusion. Additionally, a superpower could hack in and steal nuclear codes, which would detrimental consequences. Cyberwarfare is dangerous because it can all be done without an identity and can trigger immense conflicts. Nuclear weapons will still act as a backdrop during the cyber cold war. The US, Russia, and China have all began modernizing their nuclear systems. While cyber will be the prominent form of warfare, nuclear weapons will act as a “don’t mess with our arsenal”. The concept of mutually assured destruction will remain prevalent throughout the cyber war, as each superpower would rather expand their sphere of influence no matter the