Such an outage would disrupt connectivity in many regions, leading to immediate data loss and performance issues. Core services such as cloud computing and secure data transfer would be compromised, creating vulnerabilities and increasing the risk of subsequent cyberattacks.
The consequences will be severe: Businesses and individuals will face serious “operational and economic” challenges. Global trade, financial markets and supply chains will be affected, which could lead to a stock market crisis and widespread losses. The consequences for society could include panic, misinformation and increased unrest.
Geopolitically, such a “devastating action” would likely provoke a strong international response with possible “diplomatic consequences.”
Source: Ferra
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