SECURITYTHE CIPHER BRIEF
Invisible Conflict: Defending Against Hybrid Non-Kinetic Warfare
Hybrid non-kinetic warfare, involving cyberattacks, sabotage, and disinformation, is increasingly used by threat actors to destabilize adversaries without direct military confrontation. Iran and Russia have targeted critical infrastructure in the US and Europe, while disinformation campaigns aim to divide societies and influence political outcomes.
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