Explore the Russian cyber operations targeting elections and critical infrastructure in this 40-minute conference talk from AIDE 2017. Delve into case studies of attacks on Ukraine, Estonia, and Georgia, as well as the John Podesta email hack. Examine techniques like social engineering, social media manipulation, and Google hacking. Analyze the broader context of information warfare, CIA operations, hacktivism, and the role of groups like Anonymous. Gain insights into security awareness and the geopolitical implications of cyber attacks on democratic processes.