3 papers
cs.SI2026
Cognitive Warfare: Definition, Framework, and Case Study
Bonnie Rushing, William Hersch, Shouhuai Xu
Cognitive warfare has emerged as a central feature of modern conflict, yet it remains inconsistently defined and difficult to evaluate. Existing approaches often treat cognitive op…
cs.CY2025
Quantifying the Engagement Effectiveness of Cyber Cognitive Attacks: A Behavioral Metric for Disinformation Campaigns
Bonnie Rushing, Shouhuai Xu
As disinformation-driven cognitive attacks become increasingly sophisticated, the ability to quantify their impact is essential for advancing cybersecurity defense strategies. This…
cs.CR2025
Towards Proactive Defense Against Cyber Cognitive Attacks
Bonnie Rushing, Mac-Rufus Umeokolo, Shouhuai Xu
Cyber cognitive attacks leverage disruptive innovations (DIs) to exploit psychological biases and manipulate decision-making processes. Emerging technologies, such as AI-driven dis…