Hacking the Voter - Lessons from a Decade of Russian Military Operations

Explore a comprehensive analysis of Russian military election interference operations in this 42-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the strategic thinking behind nearly a decade of GRU activities, examining how Russia's policy elites view information's role in international relations. Gain insights into the persistent challenges faced by election security defenders and learn how to anticipate evolving interference tactics. Investigate case studies from Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Montenegro, uncovering specific techniques used to manipulate voter information and disrupt electoral processes. Understand the concept of "information confrontation" and its two-sided approach in Russian military strategy. Equip yourself with knowledge to better defend against sophisticated, long-term election interference campaigns by thinking beyond tactical defenses.

Intro
Hacking the Voter Lessons From a Decade of Russian Military Operations
Soviet-Era Election Interference
Russian Military Bought Into Information Confrontation
Information Confrontation's Two Sides
Ukraine (2014)
Bulgaria (2015) Block access to key sources of election information
Montenegro (2016) • Block access to key sources of election information
Push Alert System Abuse