SOFT DIGITAL WEAPONS AND KAKISTOSCRYPTOCRACY

Abstract

The objectives of the study were to elaborately investigate the state-of-the-art of soft digital weapons (SDWs), examine their relationship with kakistoscryptocracy, and propose the application of governmental power market-ing as a solution to their negative effects. The methodology employed was documentary research. The findings revealed that the state-of-the-art of SDWs were categorized into three groups: predators-oriented usage, parasites-oriented usage, and parasitoids-oriented usage. Next, the relationship between SDWs and Kakistoscryptocracy could be elaborately explained in three issues-SDWs and cybersecurity, kakistoscryptocracy, and the intersection of SDWs and kakistoscryptocracy in cyber warfare. Lastly, two vital strategies, internal and external, could be implemented to effectively address the challenges posed by SDWs and Kakistoscryptocracy, through the establishment of high-level multi-stakeholder partnerships (MSPs).