CYBERWARFARE DYNAMICS: ECONOMIC, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES

With the rise and proliferation of the Internet, there has been a significant increase in the utilization of digital technologies. Both governments and private entities are extensively shifting their operations to electronic platforms, marking digitalization as an imperative. These advancements streamline various processes in our daily lives. However, as the quantity of data generated in digital realms surges, so does the interest of malicious individuals or factions in virtual domains. Consequently, the internet has facilitated the emergence of a novel battleground, presenting both advantages and challenges. Within this domain, concepts such as cyber-attacks, cyber warfare, and cyber security have gained prominence in national and international literature, prompting countries to devise defensive strategies. This study delves into the impact of cyber warfare, scrutinizing its economic, political, social, and media dimensions on both countries and international organizations, as well as on a domestic level. Furthermore, it explores the distinct defense tactics adopted by countries such as America, Russia, China, and Turkey.