The growing tensions between Russia and the West have posed a grave threat to the global internet infrastructure. In recent months, Russian ships have been spotted off the coast of Ireland, raising fears that the nation may be attempting to disrupt vital submarine cables that connect Europe with North America.
If successful in doing so, such an attack could cause immense disruption to communication networks around the world. Not only would a huge number of people be cut off from their usual digital services, but physical contact between countries could also be severely impacted.
In response to these developments, French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly has called for vigilance over the situation and has warned against any potential harm being done to our submarine cables. As part of this effort, French-German production company Docubox has released a documentary titled “Cables: The Internet’s Achilles Heel?” that investigates this worrying issue in greater detail.
From documenting the construction and maintenance of these vital cables to examining their current state of security, the documentary aims to provide an accurate picture of what is at stake should Russia succeed in its mission. It also features interviews with military and technological experts who have insight into how such an attack could play out — both in terms of short-term and long-term consequences.
Ultimately, “Cables: The Internet’s Achilles Heel?” seeks to educate viewers on why it is important that we all take action now before any damage is done. From cyber warfare experts to everyday citizens — this documentary is essential viewing for anyone who wants to understand just how fragile our digital infrastructure really is.
