CyberWire Daily Digital Mindhunters: a novel look at cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. [Special Edition]
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Dec 8, 2024 Dr. Bilyana Lilly, a cybersecurity expert and CEO, discusses her novel 'Digital Mindhunters,' which delves into espionage and AI threats posed by Russia and China. She explores the shift from academic research to fiction, highlighting contemporary disinformation tactics and vulnerabilities in democracy. Lilly shares her real-life inspirations for character development and reflects on geopolitical tensions, including her encounters with Russian soldiers. This conversation illuminates the urgent need for cybersecurity awareness and resilience.
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Targets of Information Warfare
- Information warfare targets every individual, not just decision-makers or soldiers.
- Everyone is vulnerable to manipulation because of their emotions, beliefs, and desires.
Russian Influence Campaigns
- Bilyana Lilly gives examples of Russian influence on Bulgarian journalists and politicians.
- Similar Russian campaigns have targeted far-right politicians in Europe, showing how widespread this tactic is.
Exploiting Grievances
- Extremist narratives thrive on emotion and ignorance amplified through unregulated information spaces.
- They target marginalized groups with existing grievances, adding fuel to the fire.
