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information warfare

/ˈɪnfərˌmeɪʃən ˌwɔrˈfɛər/
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Definitions of information warfare
  1. noun
    the use of information or information technology during a time of crisis or conflict to achieve or promote specific objectives over a specific adversary or adversaries
    “not everyone agrees that information warfare is limited to the realm of traditional warfare”
    synonyms: IW
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    type of:
    war, warfare
    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
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