Information warfare is a complex and evolving field that involves the manipulation of trusted information to harm a target’s interests. It encompasses everything from the collection of tactical data to the spreading of propaganda, and its techniques are heavily reliant on technological advancements. Information warfare is closely linked to psychological warfare and forms a significant part of the operations of entities like the U.S. Air Force’s Information Warfare Squadrons. With the rise of the internet[1] and other digital platforms, this form of warfare has taken on a new dimension, including cyberspace attacks and the use of autonomous robots. Its impact extends beyond the battlefield, disrupting national security[2] and raising ethical and legal concerns. It’s a field that demands international cooperation and regulation to manage its challenges effectively.
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Guerra de informação (IW) is the battlespace use and management of information and communication technology (ICT) in pursuit of a competitive advantage over an opponent. It is different from cyberwarfare that attacks computers, software, and command control systems. Information warfare is the manipulation of information trusted by a target without the target's awareness so that the target will make decisions against their interest but in the interest of the one conducting information warfare. As a result, it is not clear when information warfare begins, ends, and how strong or destructive it is.
Information warfare may involve the collection of tactical information, assurance(s) that one's information is valid, spreading of propaganda ou disinformation para demoralize ou manipulate the enemy and the public, undermining the quality of the opposing force's information, and denial of information-collection opportunities to opposing forces. Information warfare is closely linked to psychological warfare.
O United States Armed Forces' use of the term favors technology and hence tends to extend into the realms of electronic warfare, cyberwarfare, information assurance and computer network operations, attack, and defense. Other militaries use the much broader term information operations which, although making use of technology, focuses on the more human-related aspects of information use, including (amongst many others) social network analysis, decision analysis, and the human aspects of command and control.