Cyber Warfare expert Chris Kubecka returns to pull back the curtain on digital warfare, hyper-disinformation, and state-backed sabotage. She unpacks Russian ops in Eastern Europe, IoT vulnerabilities, and the time Iran tried to assassinate her for exposing cyber espionage.

Chris is the author of "How to Hack a Modern Dictatorship with AI", "Hack the World with OSINT", "Down the Rabbit Hole, an OSINT Journey", and others.

Check her out here: https://www.hypasec.com/

Chapters:

00:00 Economic Disparities: Ireland vs. the Netherlands

02:41 Cybersecurity Challenges in the UK

05:39 Misinformation and Propaganda: The Russian Influence

08:43 Weaponization of Immigration: A New Tactic

11:43 Long Game: Russia's Strategy in Europe

14:39 Election Manipulation: The Romanian Case

17:34 Internal Divisions: Bulgaria's Political Landscape

20:33 Bridging Trust: East and West Europe

23:39 The Narrative Shift: EU's Response to Russia

27:51 The Strategic Importance of the Black Sea

29:17 Ukrainian Influence Beyond Borders

31:22 Russia's Cyber Influence Operations

33:16 Historical Narratives and Russian Identity

38:07 Agricultural Power and Global Markets

39:30 The Netherlands' Agricultural Resilience

40:53 Cyber Peace Accords and International Relations

42:11 Transparency and Accountability in Aid

46:07 Corruption and Governance in Ukraine

54:56 The Psychological Impact of Cyber Warfare

59:07 The Vulnerability of Targets in Cyber Warfare

01:00:07 The Impact of Cyber Attacks on Society

01:03:14 The Threat of IoT Devices

01:08:40 Generational Differences in Cyber Awareness

01:13:23 A Dangerous Invitation: The Iranian Government's Approach

01:23:56 Living Under Threat: The Aftermath of Cyber Espionage

01:25:06 Escalating Threats and Misinformation

01:28:35 Surviving an Attack: The Vegas Incident

01:31:35 The Motivation Behind Cyber Defense

01:35:52 The Gap Between Academics and Technologists

01:43:21 Defining Cyber Warfare and Its Consequences

01:48:02 Practical Tips for Digital Safety

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