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Analyzing New Forms of Social Disorders in Modern Virtual Environments
It is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack, the purpose of which is to disrupt a network or service by infusing large amounts of information traffic (Webopedia, 2014 AU45: The in-text citation "Webopedia, 2014" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ).
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The Essence of Cyber Security: The Main Historical Stages of the Development of Cyber Threats
Nika Chitadze (International Black Sea University, Georgia)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 20
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-5760-3.ch001
Abstract
The speed of technology development has completely changed the international security landscape. The world is faced with massive cyber challenges. Cyber security is a global challenge that transcends state borders and requires collective international cooperation. Even though the world's leading countries, members of the European Union, and the alliance are trying to deal with cyber threats independently, none of the states has been able to effectively fight against cyber challenges. The fight against cybercrime at the international level is possible only with the collaboration of countries, with a collective approach.
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The Importance of Proper Dam Maintenance Due to the Increase of Torrential Floods in the Face of Climate Change
The overflowing of the normal confines of a stream or other body of water, or the accumulation of water over areas that are not normally submerged. Floods include river (fluvial) floods, flash floods, urban floods, pluvial floods, sewer floods, coastal floods, and glacial lake outburst floods.
Published in Chapter: The Importance of Proper Dam Maintenance Due to the Increase of Torrential Floods in the Face of Climate Change; From: Prevention and Management of Soil Erosion and Torrential Floods
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A Review of Psychological Resilience as a Response to Natural Hazards in Nigeria
A situation where excess water from the sea, river, or stream flows to areas that are usually dry land.
Published in Chapter: A Review of Psychological Resilience as a Response to Natural Hazards in Nigeria; From: Handbook of Research on Environmental Policies for Emergency Management and Public Safety
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Modeling of Flood Risk: Vulnerability and Adaptation of Machico City Center
A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land which is normally dry. Floods can be caused by a variety of factors, including heavy rainfall, snowmelt, coastal storms, and storm surge from hurricanes or tropical cyclones. Flooding can cause extensive damage to infrastructure, homes, and businesses, and can result in loss of life.
Published in Chapter: Modeling of Flood Risk: Vulnerability and Adaptation of Machico City Center; From: Geoinformatics in Support of Urban Politics and the Development of Civil Engineering
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Torrent Monitoring and Early Warning Systems Development: Application and Lessons Learned
An overflow of water onto normally dry land. The inundation of a normally dry area caused by rising water in an existing waterway, such as a river, stream, or drainage ditch. Ponding of water at or near the point where the rain fell. Flooding is a longer event than flash flooding: it may last days or weeks.
Published in Chapter: Torrent Monitoring and Early Warning Systems Development: Application and Lessons Learned; From: Prevention and Management of Soil Erosion and Torrential Floods
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