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The author of this article argues that Russia launched its cyber attack against Ukraine far too early and provided Ukraine with the information it needed to combat Russian cyberattacks.Summary
This article by Thomas Mutch, writing for Popular Mechanics, makes the following points:
- Russian-planted malware was part of Russia’s ‘hybrid warfare’ strategy.
- Just before the invasion, Russia threatened a massive cyberattack.
- This warning proved invaluable, enabling Ukraine to resist such attacks now and into the future.
- If a Russian cyberattack and a full-scale military offensive occurred without warning, it could have created a major problem for Ukraine.
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- NOV 2022 Ukraine's Lessons for the Future of Hybrid Warfare—Rand Corporation
- FEB 2023 Ukraine war: why Russia has had such a disastrous 12 months – and what to expect next—The Conversation
