Elena Grossfeld, a PhD candidate researching intelligence organizations, and Magda Long, a Visiting Research Fellow at King's College London, dive into the transformation of Russian sabotage tactics in today's gig-economy. They discuss the recruitment of locals in Europe and ethical contrasts between democratic and authoritarian strategies in covert operations. The conversation also touches on the digital age's impact on sabotage, highlighting how technology drives modern espionage and the vital role of public awareness in national security.