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Cyber and hybrid threats against Kosovo

Overview

Kosovo has faced a series of cyber and hybrid threats aimed at destabilizing its institutions. Initially, experts warned that DDoS attacks against Kosovar institutions might be precursors to larger strikes targeting critical infrastructure, such as energy, water, and telecommunications. These activities were described as potentially part of a coordinated strategy involving Serbia and supported by Russia.

This threat has since expanded to include coordinated social media operations. Cybersecurity experts have identified a surge in fake profiles and ‘troll farms’—allegedly originating from Russia and its allies—aimed at spreading disinformation to incite violence and division. This disinformation campaign coincides with anticipation surrounding a decision from the Special Court in The Hague.

Entities

Kosovo · Octopus Institute · Arben Fetoshi · Russia · Special Court

Timeline

  1. about 3 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Kosovo faces disinformation threat from coordinated fake profiles

    Cybersecurity expert Halil Berisha warns that coordinated fake social media profiles, potentially linked to Russian troll farms, are spreading disinformation to incite violence in Kosovo.

  2. 20 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Kosovo cyberattacks may target critical infrastructure, warns expert

    Arben Fetoshi warns that recent cyberattacks against Kosovo may be precursors to larger strikes on critical infrastructure intended to destabilize the nation through hybrid warfare.

Sources

albinfo.ch · dukagjini.com · epokaere.com · gazeta10.com · koha.mk · monitor.al · portalb.mk · teve1.info · veriu.info