Asymmetric cyberwarfare: 'States increasingly use cyberattacks in support of their other objectives'

Erin Ogunkeye interviews Rafe Pilling from Sophos CTU about the impact of minor cyber intrusions on food supply chains and industrial infrastructure. He highlights recent cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems in France, illustrating how small-scale cyber threats can lead to significant economic disruptions and societal risks. Pilling emphasizes the asymmetry in cyber conflict, where minimal effort from attackers can result in substantial consequences, such as food spoilage and empty store shelves. This reflects a growing trend of states utilizing cyberattacks to further their geopolitical aims.