The Kremlin has used cyber warfare to sow discord and spread disinformation from "summary" of Putin's People by Catherine Belton
Catherine Belton's account reveals a deliberate strategy by the Kremlin to leverage cyber warfare as a tool of manipulation and disruption on a global scale. Through a network of state-sponsored hackers and troll farms, the Russian government has orchestrated targeted campaigns to sow discord and spread disinformation, aiming to undermine trust in democratic institutions and sow division among the populace. These operations have not been limited to domestic affairs but have extended to foreign countries, including the United States and European nations. By exploiting the vulnerabilities of online platforms and using sophisticated techniques to mask their origins, Russian operatives have been able to infiltrate social media networks, disseminate misleading information, and amplify existing tensions within societies. The goal of these cyber warfare efforts is not only to shape public opinion but also to influence policy decisions and electoral outcomes in favo...
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