Drone attacks are prompting governments and tech companies to reconsider the security of their critical computing infrastructure. Recently, Ukrainian drones targeted three data centers belonging to Yandex, Russia’s largest tech firm, over a span of four days. These attacks caused significant disruptions, affecting services relied upon by banks, retailers, and the general public in Russia. One of the targeted facilities in Sasovo was particularly crucial, as it housed tens of thousands of servers and two supercomputers essential for developing Yandex’s AI models. This incident highlights the growing vulnerability of vital technological assets to drone warfare, emphasizing the need for enhanced protective measures.
QUESTION: How might the increasing use of drones in conflicts impact the future of global cybersecurity and the protection of critical infrastructure?
Building an AI data center costs billions. Defending it is another story
