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.

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

How (and why) Russia hacked the US election

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.

Modern information operations go far beyond hacking networks; they exploit the way people process and trust information. In 2016, Russian state actors used leaked emails, fake online personas, and viral narratives to manipulate public perception and sow doubt in American democracy. These efforts are not just about stealing secrets but about shaping opinions and decisions, often without the targets realizing they are being influenced. The real vulnerability lies not in our devices, but in our minds and our willingness to accept information at face value.