Theory of Computer Warfare
Just some thoughts I'd like to put out.
Rip 'em apart, boys (and girls, depending on what kind of luggage the Lord bequeathed you).
The Structure of Computer Warfare:
There are 3 Kinds of Computers:
(1) Base
(2) Bounce
(3) Target
In Depth:
(1) Base - A highly secured computer (or group of computers) designed to communicate with the bouncers. If base is compromized, attacks end and a severe blow is dealt to its respective side.
(2) Bouncers - Either by intent or misconfiguration, these computers allow the attacker (root) access. Attacks are made from these computers. Compromize is not a problem, because there's always more than enough computers to make into a bounce :) Chains of bounces are used to hide the base and ensure anonymity of the base and of the attacker.
(3) Target - Either owned by the enemy, or a tactially imporant (i.e. a backbone router, server, etc.) Once taken over, it can be converted into a bounce to further attack the targeted side. Targets are never bases, for the fact that they are known by the enemy, and thus, cannot be trusted to be anonymous. Anonymity is key.
Overall:
A base sets up the attacks for the bouncers to carry to the target. The bouncers serve to anonymize the target, and to confuse the enemy.
Again, just some thoughts that I thought I'd throw out :p Feel free to tear this thing apart!
-Lone1337
Note: The all important theorem of information warfare: The more boxes you have, the hader it is to find you :)
