Three Buddy Problem Mikko Hypponen talks drone warfare, APT naming schemes
Jun 6, 2025
Mikko Hypponen, a cybersecurity veteran and Chief Research Officer at Sensofusion, dives into the cutting-edge world of drone warfare. He discusses Ukraine's innovative Operation Spiderweb, where drone swarms targeted Russian airbases, highlighting the changing landscape of military strategy. The conversation also touches on the ethical implications of autonomous drones and the challenges of naming cyber threats. With insights into the cyber tactics employed in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Hypponen shares a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and modern warfare.
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Mikko's NATO Connection Anecdote
- Mikko Hypponen shares his personal connection to Finland's defense, living two hours from Russia's border with family combat history.
- Finland rapidly shifted from neutrality to NATO membership after Ukraine's invasion, reflecting the changed public attitude.
Spiderweb Drone Warfare Insight
- Operation Spiderweb showed drones can achieve long-distance, coordinated strikes deep inside enemy territory.
- These drones function as affordable, effective weapons disrupting heavily guarded military assets.
Escalating Drone Warfare Tech
- Drone warfare is rapidly escalating similar to cybersecurity's evolution with defenders and attackers constantly adapting.
- Fiber optic-controlled drones represent a new challenge, disabling radio jamming defenses, pushing anti-drone technology to innovate.