Hactivism and War: Malicious Activism and Nation-State Fronts in Times of Conflict

Nation state conflict is increasingly spilling into cyberspace through coordinated hacktivism that masks true intent and amplifies disruption. This webinar examines how governments and mercenary groups are using malicious activist fronts to conduct cyber operations, influence narratives, and complicate attribution during times of geopolitical tension. The discussion focuses on how tactics such as ransomware, data leaks, DDoS attacks, and psychological operations are blended to appear grassroots while serving strategic objectives.

Led by SentinelOne Senior Threat Researcher Jim Walter, the session breaks down real world case studies and threat patterns shaping this activity today. Attendees will gain insight into why attribution has become more difficult, how traditional hacktivist groups fit into the modern threat landscape, and what security teams should consider when modeling long term risk tied to conflict driven cyber activity.