Threat Trends: Information Operations Surrounding the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

In this week’s Threat Trends episode of The Defender’s Advantage Podcast, host Luke McNamara is joined by Sam Riddell and Alden Wahlstrom, analysts on Mandiant’s IO team, to discuss what they are seeing in the cyber threat landscape around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They talk about what their team has observed in the lead up to the invasion and the activity they have seen in the IO space since. Sam and Alden dive in on the threat actors in the space, the tactics being employed, and where they see the activity moving as the conflict continues. Check out the blog, "Information Operations Surrounding the Russian Invasion of Ukraine" at https://mndt.info/3LumlAq. You can follow Sam Riddell at @RiddellSam and Alden Wahlstrom at @AldenWahlstrom. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe where you listen to podcasts. 

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The Defender’s Advantage Podcast explores the world of cyber security and Mandiant through three distinct tracks. Threat Trends: Listen twice a month as host Luke McNamara interviews guests on the latest in cyber security research, the cyber landscape, and the latest news from Mandiant. Frontline Stories: Listen to Kerry Matre monthly as she is joined by notable guests on the frontlines of cyber security, including Mandiant customers, security professionals, and executives​. Skills Gap: Listen to Kevin Bordlemay each month for this series focusing on thoughts, ideas, and initiatives for narrowing the skills gap in cyber security.