These are the new targets in war: 'It takes one air strike to wipe out data, payment systems...'
The article discusses recent attacks on data centers in the Middle East, highlighting the new threat posed by drone strikes. Vazdar, speaking to HRT, notes that these physical attacks from the air represent a novel challenge to digital infrastructure security. He explains that while data centers have traditionally been protected against fires, floods, power outages, and cyberattacks, drone strikes introduce a previously unconsidered risk. The attack on three Amazon data centers in the UAE resulted in two being completely destroyed and one heavily damaged, leading to disruptions in daily activities such as card payments. Vazdar emphasizes that current security systems are ill-equipped to handle coordinated physical attacks on critical infrastructure. He also references the Ukrainian attack on Russian e-commerce warehouses, which disrupted supply chains and caused financial and psychological impacts. Finally, he expresses skepticism about Europe’s ability to catch up with the US and China in developing AI and data center capabilities, noting that major tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon dominate the market and invest significantly more annually than the EU’s planned 30
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The article discusses recent attacks on data centers in the Middle East, highlighting the new threat posed by drone strikes. Vazdar, speaking to HRT, notes that these physical attacks from the air represent a novel challenge to digital infrastructure security. He explains that while data centers have traditionally been protected against fires, floods, power outages, and cyberattacks, drone strikes introduce a previously unconsidered risk. The attack on three Amazon data centers in the UAE resulted in two being completely destroyed and one heavily damaged, leading to disruptions in daily activities such as card payments. Vazdar emphasizes that current security systems are ill-equipped to handle coordinated physical attacks on critical infrastructure. He also references the Ukrainian attack on Russian e-commerce warehouses, which disrupted supply chains and caused financial and psychological impacts. Finally, he expresses skepticism about Europe’s ability to catch up with the US and China in developing AI and data center capabilities, noting that major tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon dominate the market and invest significantly more annually than the EU’s planned 30
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual report on cybersecurity threats and technological competition without overtly favoring any political ideology. It provides balanced information about the evolving nature of cyber warfare and the strategic implications for global tech leadership, without taking a clear,
Stručnjak za kibernetičku sigurnost i umjetnu inteligenciju Tomislav Vazdar objasnio je kako su podatkovni centri postali ključne ciljne zone modernog ratovanja, posebno nakon napada na Amazonove centere na Bliskom istoku koji su uzrokovali prekid kartičnog plaćanja. Napadi dronovima predstavljaju novu vrstu prijetnje digitalnoj infrastrukturi, što zahtijeva promjenu pristupa zaštiti. Vazdar također analizirao je ukrajinski napad na skladišta ruske trgovine Wildberries, naglašavajući da takvi ciljevi imaju i vojnu i civilnu funkciju. Nastavio je da objašnjava posljedice takvih napada, uključujući prekid usluga i psihološki udar na neprijatelja. Dodatno, Vazdar je komentirao EU planiranje investicija u podatkovne centere, smatrajući da će biti teško nadoknaditi zao.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced analysis of cybersecurity threats and their implications, discussing both technological vulnerabilities and geopolitical tensions without overtly favoring any specific political stance. It references multiple scenarios (cyberattacks, drone strikes, military targets) –
The article discusses the growing importance of distribution centers, data centers, and AI infrastructure in the economy, highlighting vulnerabilities to cyberattacks and physical attacks by drones. It references the Russian online retailer Wildberries being hit by drone strikes, resulting in significant losses estimated at around 1.1 billion euros. The article notes that while insurance covers some damages, there is concern over whether such losses can be fully compensated. Meanwhile, Croatia is advancing its AI and data center projects, including the Pantheon AI project, which requires substantial electricity and has received approval for grid connection. The article also mentions China's recent progress in AI with the release of the Kimi K3 model.
Bias read (Center): The article presents information on both the challenges faced by Russia due to drone attacks and Croatia's development of AI infrastructure without overtly favoring either side. While it highlights geopolitical tensions through the example of Wildberries, it does not take a clear ideological stance.
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