On Electronic Jihad
MEMRI details the fledging open source jihadist electronic warfare campaign and concludes with –
In conclusion, electronic jihad, in its current state of development, is capable of causing some moderate damage to Western economy, but there is no indication that it constitutes an immediate threat to more sensitive interests such as defense systems and other crucial infrastructure. Nevertheless, in light of the rapid evolvement of this phenomenon, especially during the recent months, the Western countries should monitor it closely in order to track the changes in its modes of operation and the steady increase in its sophistication.
Basically they are focusing on big bang style attacks but, lacking the capabilities, are unlikely to present a threat in of themselves.
The kicker: From an open source warfare perspective the lack of a real E-Jihad doesn’t actually matter all that much. The globalizing black economy offers these capabilities and is always engaged in cyberwarfare with the white globalization system.
Updated to reflect Michael Tanji’s insight
-Shlok
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