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Rogue Russia: Agents of mayhem

The Slow Newscast

CHAPTER

Understanding Hybrid Threats: Estonia's Cyber Landscape

This chapter explores the complexities of hybrid activities, focusing on Estonia's experience with cyber attacks, particularly the pivotal 2007 incident linked to Russian aggression. It examines the evolving threat posed by the GRU, highlighting their shift towards using low-level agents motivated by financial incentives, which complicates threat assessment. The narrative also discusses the implications of expelling Russian diplomats and the ensuing reliance on local criminals for covert operations, emphasizing the importance of intelligence in countering these threats.

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