US planned to conduct cyber attacks against Libya

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US planned to conduct cyber attacks against LibyaThe Obama administration considered the possibility of carrying out cyber attacks against Libya before hostilities broke out in March 2011, with the permission of the UN Security Council against Muammar Gaddafi’s regime.

The New York Times claims that the main purpose of the cyber attacks was to upset and even disable the Libyan government’s air defense system, which threatened aviation coalition forces under the auspices of the United States. Despite the fact that the details of such a plan were not disclosed, the publication writes that it was supposed to break into the computer network and block early warning radars.

However, officials in the administration and, adds the NYT, some military refused to carry out this plan because of fears that their implementation will set a precedent for other countries, especially Russia and China. In addition, they doubted that cyber attacks could be prepared in a short time.

“They were also unable to decide whether the president had the power to carry out such attacks without the knowledge of Congress. And eventually, US officials rejected the idea of ​​cyber warfare and began to use conventional aircraft, cruise missiles and drones to strike anti-aircraft missiles and radars of the government of Muammar Gaddafi," writes the New York Times.

In mid-February, mass demonstrations began in Libya against Muammar Gaddafi who ruled the country for more than 40 years. For six months of armed confrontation with government forces and the opposition managed to establish control over almost the entire territory of Libya. In February, the opposition formed the Transitional National Council (PNC), which declared it the only legitimate authority in the country. The authorities of the PNS of Libya have already recognized the order of 60 countries, including Russia.

The day before it became known that the city of Bani Walid, located in 170 km southeast of the Libyan capital Tripoli, was "completely liberated" by armed detachments of the Transitional National Council (PNS).

This was stated by one of the rebel warlords Seif al-Lacy.
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  1. kesa1111
    +1
    19 October 2011 11: 58
    We have enough of our cyber attacks. It is enough to write where the path was stolen, outraged hackers immediately appear.
    1. 2200
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      23 October 2011 01: 13
      http://www.nr2.ru/incidents/316725.html
    2. kesa1111
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      23 October 2011 01: 16
      http://www.nr2.ru/incidents/316725.html
  2. zczczc
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    19 October 2011 13: 28
    The best reason to think about the galvanic isolation of the Internet and defense networks.
    1. +1
      19 October 2011 14: 53
      having oil and not having normal weapons is a crime and it must be punished
      The Senezh system was used to control Libyan air defense forces and assets.


      More precisely, its export version of ACS "Senezh-M1E",
      Mobile combat control center (MPBU) - 26M6 cockpit for operational control of air defense systems, air defense systems and single-player
      1
      An additional point of combat control (RPBU) is a 27M6 cockpit for expanding the technical capabilities of ACS to manage antiaircraft defense and IA groupings, and to organize a stationary command post (CP) based on additional workstations
      1
      Autonomous power plant type ED2hZO - T400 with two generators with a capacity of 30 kW each and a built-in voltage converter for receiving power supply 220 V 400 Hz 2
      KAMAZ truck tractor for transportation of products 26M6 and 27M6 1
      A radio station of type P - 997 - 1M for receiving information from board IP 1
      Radio station type P - 997 - 2M for transmitting information on board P to 4
      Command transfer station on board fighter-interceptors of the Rainbow-ME type up to 3
      The equipment of the coordinate pick-up point (PSK) for processing primary information from radar stations of reconnaissance and target designation of air defense systems (SAM) and the issuance of up to 1 SENEG-M5E automated control systems
      A set of automation equipment for KSA of a radio engineering unit of the PORI-M type to provide ACS Senezh-M1E with radar information 1

      Radio relay station type 5Я662 / 5Я663 for transmitting information to controlled objects via radio relay communication lines up to 15
      Senezh "is superior in quality to the American counterparts" missile-minder "and" sage ", the English" nomad ".

      I did not understand against which air defense system attack? Against Senezh?
      But if someone could merge the codes, then yes, or ours, or allies like Ukraine, as already happened
      1. +1
        19 October 2011 15: 08
        With regards to taking Bani Valid

        Mass media spread sensational news: allegedly rats captured Bani Walid. But what really happened.
        Website algeria-isp.com, recently proved his objectivity, writes (message dated last night):

        Libya - News from Bani Walid
        Added 17/10/2011 at 00:19
        According to the Zengtena agency, the rebels entered the industrial area of ​​Bani Walida, and approached the wool processing factory. They did not know that they were ambushed and were trapped. Resistance fighters killed them all. It is known about 12 killed rebels and 15 captured. In the evening, the warriors of Bani Walid celebrated their victory at the scene of the battle.
        http://www.algeria-isp.com/depeches/politique-libye/201110-D1483/libye-des-nouve

        lles-bani-walid-2011.html

        Moreover, that is restless and in one of the main strongholds of rats - Benghazi. According to the same site, several missiles were fired at the port of Benghazi on Saturday.
        http://www.algeria-isp.com/depeches/politique-libye/201110-D1481/libye-port-beng

        hazi-bombarde-2011.html

        So let's not rush into the news
    2. Volkhov
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      19 October 2011 17: 06
      In the USA, they are unbound - two different networks for wire and program
      There is still for atomic warfare - HF through the ground
  3. kotmster
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    19 October 2011 18: 11
    I wonder how likely is the use of cyber attacks against our air defense in the event of war? and is it even possible if access to communication networks is impossible to get from outside.
  4. marc
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    19 October 2011 20: 06
    Such an attack is very likely, but not against the air defense system separately, but against the aircraft communications system as a whole, which, in principle, will lead to loss of command and control of troops and weapons. The attack does not require long preparation, as communication facilities are made from imported components, and sometimes imported equipment is simply used, only the name changes. Plus universal digitalization and the use of communication channels from an Internet resource, instead of building an isolated system.
  5. kotmster
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    20 October 2011 18: 55
    communication channels from the Internet ?? What are you talking about ... in the army there are still not so many stupid people that would integrate the command and control system with the international network! Everything related to communication is made secure and inaccessible to other countries ... otherwise the meaning smile

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