Impacted Domains: Operational, Financial, Reputational
Impacted Industries: All
Date: July 30, 2025

U.S.–China tensions and intensifying Russian-backed cyber and influence activity are elevating threats to operational continuity, supply-chain trust, and digital infrastructure.

So What:
State-aligned campaigns now target the connective tissue of enterprises — vendor trust, cross-border operations, and public perception. Mid-size and multinational firms face escalating exposure as hybrid campaigns blend cyberattacks with influence operations to disrupt stability and erode confidence.

Risk Value:
$9M–$65M for mid-size organizations, depending on operational scale and cross-border dependencies.

Mitigation Cost:
$2M–$14M for large enterprises, with lower investment thresholds for mid-size firms.

What to Do:

• Audit cyber defenses against Russian tactics, APT tradecraft, and influence techniques.

• Harden endpoints with behavioral monitoring, rapid patching, and anomaly detection.

• Conduct cross-border risk drills combining cyber, geopolitical, and influence scenarios.

• Update incident response and communication playbooks to address hybrid attack patterns.

Risk AIQ Score: 8

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