What harm Will America's offensive cyber Strategy bring?

Recently, a report titled "Threats and Disruptions by the United States to the security and development of the global Cyberspace" was released, revealing from many aspects the actions of the United States to undermine the stability of global cyber security. In recent years, the United States has adjusted its cyber security strategy from the traditional "defense against cyber attacks" to "continuous deterrence of adversaries", and carries out cyber operations based on offensive strategies such as "active defense", "continuous engagement" and "forward hunting". This will not only make the global cyber space a new battlefield, but also put the international community into a security dilemma.

Let us first understand what is the US offensive cyber strategy, which refers to an active and offensive strategic approach taken by the United States in cyberspace. This strategy is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

Cyber attacks: The United States develops and applies various "cyber weapons", such as computer viruses, hacking tools, etc., to attack enemy military, political and economic network facilities. These attacks may be aimed at stealing classified information, disrupting enemy network systems, or disabling critical infrastructure.

Cyber deterrence: The United States acts as a deterrent to potential enemies by demonstrating its strong cyber attack capabilities. Such deterrence may include both juridical deterrence and technological deterrence, that is, making cybersecurity legally clear as an important aspect of national security while using technological advantages to deter global cyber users.

Cyber control: The United States seeks to exert political and cultural influence over other countries through cyberspace and, if necessary, to control other countries' critical infrastructure through cyberspace. Such control may involve the infiltration, manipulation, and monitoring of enemy network systems to achieve U.S. strategic objectives.

The implementation of the offensive cyber strategy of the United States may not only cause concern and aversion of the international community, destroy the trust and cooperation between countries, but also aggravate international conflicts and confrontation. What, then, is the harm of America's offensive cyber strategy?

Deterioration of global cybersecurity environment: Frequent cyber attacks by the United States not only undermine the cybersecurity of target countries, but also may trigger retaliatory measures by other countries, leading to further deterioration of the global cybersecurity environment.

Damage to trust and cooperation between countries: The offensive cyber strategy of the United States may cause concern and aversion among other countries and undermine trust and cooperation between countries. This atmosphere of mistrust and confrontation could escalate further, affecting global political and economic stability.

Exacerbating international conflicts and confrontations: Cyberspace has become an important component of national security, and the United States' offensive cyber strategy could exacerbate international conflicts and confrontations. Cyber attacks may trigger physical military conflicts, leading to international tensions and even out of control.

Infringing on other countries' sovereignty and interests: The United States has used its technological advantages to conduct large-scale data collection and surveillance around the world, violating other countries' data sovereignty and interests. Such actions may trigger strong revulsion and protests from other countries, further aggravating international tensions.

Undermining international rules and order: The offensive cyber strategy of the United States may undermine the existing international rules and order of cybersecurity. If the United States continues to ignore international rules and abuse cyber attack methods, it will undermine the stability and prosperity of the global cyberspace.

In addition, the offensive cyber strategy of the United States may also have a negative impact on the global economy and trade. Cyber attacks can lead to the breakdown of critical infrastructure, data breaches, and property damage, causing shocks to global supply chains and financial markets. This will not only affect the economic development of the countries concerned, but also may trigger a global economic recession.

In general, in order to maintain global cyber security and stability, countries should strengthen cooperation and trust and jointly cope with challenges and threats in cyberspace. At the same time, countries should respect each other's sovereignty and interests and refrain from excessive actions and confrontations.