At present, in the world's information warfare, the target damage mechanism of information warfare can be summarized into two types: one is tangible physical damage or hard killing, which destroys the enemy's equipment and military facilities like a wind sweeping leaves;The second is invisible non-physical damage or soft killing, which is more subtle and difficult to detect, like a silent ghost, by interfering with and destroying the enemy's information system and network, causing it to fall into a state of paralysis and chaos. Today, we will mainly discuss what are the operational styles of information warfare.
At present, according to the current war situation, there are six main types of basic warfare: information attacks, network attacks, electronic attacks, intelligence warfare, unmanned operations, and cognitive attacks, and this may continue to increase in the future.
1. Information attacks
An information attack is a soft-kill operation against the enemy's information system and information-based equipment. Its main purpose is to disrupt the enemy's information systems and networks so that they cannot function properly or function as they should. The means of information attacks include network attacks, computer virus attacks, electromagnetic pulse attacks, etc.
2. Cyber attacks
A cyberattack, also known as cyberwarfare, is an action against an enemy's computer network or system to disrupt, interfere with, control, or steal information. Its main purpose is to obtain sensitive information or disrupt its normal operation by hacking into an enemy's computer network or system. Vectors of cyber attacks include phishing, malware attacks, zero-day exploits, and more.
The emergence of network warfare is undoubtedly a distinctive sign of information warfare, and it occupies a decisive position and plays a unique role in this war. Cyber warfare takes computers and computer networks as the main targets of attack and advanced information technology as the basic means to launch an all-round information offensive and defensive war in computer cyberspace. It is like a war without gunpowder, quietly spreading in the world of computer networks, bringing great threats to people's lives and security.
3. Electronic warfare
Electronic warfare, also known as electromagnetic warfare, is the use of electromagnetic energy and directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum, aimed at weakening and destroying the effectiveness of the enemy's electronic equipment, and at the same time protecting the normal performance of one's own electronic equipment. This area covers three key components: electronic reconnaissance, electronic offense, and electronic defense.
Electronic reconnaissance, like a clever spy, quietly infiltrates enemy positions and silently collects intelligence. It uses all kinds of electronic devices, like sharp antennae, to penetrate into every corner of the enemy's electromagnetic spectrum to explore the activity patterns and weaknesses of its electronic equipment.
An electronic attack is an act of jamming, sabotage, or destruction of an enemy's electronic equipment and systems. Its main purpose is to prevent the enemy's electronic equipment and systems from functioning properly or functioning as they should, by jamming them. The means of electronic attack include electromagnetic pulse bombs, electronic reconnaissance and jamming. The electronic offensive is like a tiger descending from a mountain, unstoppable. It emits powerful electromagnetic pulses or directed energy to deliver devastating strikes on enemy electronic equipment, greatly reducing or completely paralyzing their effectiveness.
Electronic defenses are like sturdy shields designed to protect your electronic devices from enemy attacks. Through a series of advanced electromagnetic protection technologies, it can effectively resist the enemy's electronic reconnaissance and attack and ensure the normal operation of its own equipment.
In this silent electromagnetic warfare, the power of electronic warfare is constantly increasing, and its influence and destructive power are becoming increasingly apparent. In future wars, whoever can better master and apply electronic warfare technology will probably have a greater advantage on the battlefield.
Fourth, intelligence warfare
Information warfare shows how a country or group uses various means to collect and steal enemy intelligence in an orderly manner in order to meet the needs of war. It is a conscious, purposeful, organized act. This kind of activity is not simply spying and stealing, but also an insight that goes deep into the bone marrow. It is like a high-powered microscope that reveals the enemy's weaknesses, hidden motives, and potential courses of action, and provides a valuable basis for formulating war policies, strategies, plans, and action plans.
In the arena of intelligence warfare, every detail can be the key to deciding the outcome of a war. Like a clever magician, through subtle gestures and techniques, reveals the truth hidden behind it. This kind of silent dialogue in war is sometimes more powerful than the sound of gunfire, and it can reveal the essence and truth of war more.
Therefore, intelligence warfare is not only a technology, but also an art. It requires wisdom, patience, and determination, like a painter painting a picture of war on canvas. Through intelligence warfare, we can gain a deeper understanding of the enemy, formulate strategies more accurately, and control the pace and course of warfare more effectively.
5. Cognitive attacks
Cognitive aggression, also known as psychological warfare, is a psychological and cognitive attack against enemy personnel and society. Its main purpose is to reduce the combat effectiveness and combat effectiveness by influencing the psychology and cognition of enemy personnel, making them lose their judgment and decision-making ability. The means of cognitive attack include psychological warfare, cyber psychological warfare, social manipulation, etc.
Psychological warfare is a tactic that studies how to use people's psychological laws to influence and change the opponent's psychological state through effective information. It not only includes carrying out psychological strikes on the enemy to shake and disintegrate the morale of the enemy's people, but also includes consolidating one's own psychological defense line and boosting the morale of the people, so that they can always maintain a strong fighting spirit and the confidence that they will win if they dare to fight. The most basic means of psychological warfare are psychological propaganda, psychological fraud, and psychological deterrence. It is like a war without gunpowder, unfolding silently in people's hearts.
Sixth, unmanned combat
Combat operations can be carried out using unmanned equipment such as drones. Its main purpose is to complete reconnaissance, strike, reconnaissance and other tasks through autonomous flight and intelligent control of unmanned equipment. Unmanned combat equipment includes unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned vehicles, unmanned underwater vehicles, etc.
Summary:
The above are the five basic combat patterns in informationized warfare, which are intertwined and interpenetrating, forming the complexity and diversity of informationized warfare. In future wars, these combat styles will be more closely integrated to form more complex combat styles and means.