Russia’s cyberwarfare tactics show it’s in for the long haul, Microsoft says

As Ukraine’s war nears its second anniversary, research shows Russia intensifying offensives on ground and online. In Microsoft’s Russia Report, various tactics are outlined such as striking civilian infrastructure, polluting information with propaganda, and targeting war crime investigation bodies. Cyber groups use methods like the ShadowLink backdoor malware to breach networks. Another tactic is the spread of misinformation about Ukraine to the latter’s allies and an innovative disinformation campaign involves the use of edited celebrity videos appearing as appeals directly to Ukraine’s President.