Claiming the Kill: Attribution and False-Flagging in Cyber Offense

Abstract In this article, we highlight the roles of attribution and false-flagging in cyber offense operations. Drawing from theory and real-world examples, we show that these reflect decisions aligned with strategic identity management, shaped by considerations of incentive and liability, and that they serve as more than situation-specific operational tools. Specifically, we present three short case studies on actor-specific “cyber … Read more The post Claiming the Kill: Attribution and False-F

Source: Small Wars Journal