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title: Russian Cyber-Attacks on NATO States Surge 25% as Hybrid Warfare Escalates
description: Russian cyber-attacks on NATO nations surged 25%, with the US, UK, and Ukraine as top targets, highlighting hybrid warfare tactics.
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# Russian Cyber-Attacks on NATO States Surge 25% as Hybrid Warfare Escalates

Russian cyber-attacks on NATO nations surged 25%, with the US, UK, and Ukraine as top targets, highlighting hybrid warfare tactics.

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Russian cyber-attacks against NATO countries jumped 25% over the past year, with Microsoft's analysis showing nine of the ten most targeted nations are alliance members. The US faced 20% of attacks, followed by the UK at 12% and Ukraine at 11%. Government agencies bore the brunt, accounting for a quarter of all strikes, with research institutions and think tanks also heavily targeted. Experts warn this reflects Russia's broader "hybrid warfare" strategy using unconventional tactics like drone incursions and sabotage. Recent incidents include 19 Russian drones crossing into Poland and fighter jets violating Estonian airspace. Microsoft noted Russia increasingly leverages its cybercriminal networks as proxies, particularly ransomware groups that have crippled businesses worldwide. **Source:** [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/16/russian-cyber-attacks-against-nato-states-up-by-25-in-a-year-analysis-finds)

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