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Operation V-Neptun

Offered By: Kaspersky via YouTube

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Conference Talks Courses Espionage Courses Reconnaissance Courses Disinformation Campaigns Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore a captivating Cold War disinformation campaign in Czechoslovakia through this 25-minute talk by Thomas Rid, Professor of Strategic Studies at Johns Hopkins University. Delve into Operation V-Neptun, examining its historical context, planning, and execution. Discover the intricate details of the operation, including hand-drawn maps, planted documents, and fake explosives. Analyze the KGB's involvement and the resulting press coverage. Gain valuable insights into the effectiveness of disinformation campaigns and their relevance to modern-day fake news phenomena. This Kaspersky-hosted presentation offers a unique perspective on Cold War tactics and their implications for understanding contemporary information warfare.

Syllabus

Introduction
History
Context
Historical Context
The Idea
The Recon Trip
Handdrawn maps
Documents in the lake
The explosives
Fake boxes
KGB memo
Russian notes
Press clippings
Operation VNeptun


Taught by

Kaspersky

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