HyThink
Hybrid threats have increasingly dominated the security landscape of the EU in recent years, with campaigns intensifying and expected to rise. These threats encompass acts of sabotage targeting critical infrastructure, cyberattacks, election interference, disinformation, and the weaponization of migration. In their early stages, hybrid threats are challenging to detect and attribute due to their low visibility. Their cross-sectoral nature and the actors' ability to employ a wide array of tools further complicate their detection. However, early identification is crucial, as it allows the targeted state to activate countermeasures that remain effective.
To enhance the detection of hybrid threat activities, JRC is leveraging existing open-source intelligence. By processing this intelligence through our Comprehensive Resilience Ecosystem (CORE) model, we can analyse cases and compile a dataset of hybrid threat incidents. This dataset can help identify adversary patterns and connect seemingly unrelated events. The use of AI can improve data processing efficiency, enabling analysts to handle a larger volume of inputs and more effectively identify hybrid threats. We are currently developing the HYTHINK tool to address this need, offering a sophisticated system for compiling, categorizing, and analysing hybrid threat incidents. Event attributions will be based on the JRC CORE model, and AI techniques will be integrated to accelerate the process by increasing data analysis capacity.
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