Cyber warfare mixes the characteristics of its actors: specialized soldiers, criminals, militants… In the Russian-speaking world, the borders are particularly blurred. “We know there is a long-standing correlation and coordinationbetween the Russian state and cybercriminals, the commander of the French ComCyber General Bonnemaison noted a few days ago. “Private companies are entering the cyber market to provide Ransomware-as-a-Service” he added, referring to this form of malware outsourcing that is available off the shelf. It facilitates attacks and hides the trail of responsibility. Digital mafias also sometimes pay the price.
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“Cybercrime is hosted in Russia and in return carries out operations for the benefit of the government.– continued the general, describing the long-established system in which everyone found his advantage; criminals benefit from sources of income, the state, technical skills…
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Source: Le Figaro
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