Name: How (and why) Russia hacked the US election
Uploaded: 2017-05-03T14:56:04Z
Duration: 9 min 24 s
Description: Hacking, fake news, information bubbles ... all these and more have become part of the vernacular in recent years. But as cyberspace analyst Laura Galante describes in this alarming talk, the real target of anyone looking to influence geopolitics is dastardly simple: it's you.

Hacking, fake news, information bubbles ... all these and more have become part of the vernacular in recent years. But as cyberspace analyst Laura Galante describes in this alarming talk, the real target of anyone looking to influence geopolitics is dastardly simple: it's you.

Laura Galante: How (and why) Russia hacked the US election

How (and why) Russia hacked the US election

Exploiting open minds, adversaries turn democracy's strength into vulnerability, using information warfare to erode trust.

APT28, a group linked to Russian government hackers, demonstrates the intricate, long-term strategy behind cyber espionage.

Information's power, amplified in the digital age, becomes a tool for state-sponsored operations to sway public perception.