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James Sullivan

@mrjamessullivan.bsky.social
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Director, Cyber, RUSI

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Gavin Esler @gavinesler.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
What is the reality of the cyber threat to the UK? We hear from @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social Director of Cyber and Tech at the Royal United Services Institute- definitely worth a listen @thisisnotadrillpod.bsky.social
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This Is Not A Drill @thisisnotadrillpod.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
NEW EPISODE @gavinesler.bsky.social talks to @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social, Director of Cyber and Tech at RUSI, the Royal United Services Institute to discuss scale and nature of cyber attacks, and assess how governments can respond 👉 linktr.ee/DrillPod #cyber #tech #podcast
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RUSI @rusi.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
🚨 Applications now open for the UK Cyber Effects Network Fellowship Programme! Early-career professionals, don't miss this chance to deepen your knowledge of offensive cyber operations. Submit your application now. (Only open to NATO member citizens)
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Cyber Effects Fellowship Programme: Call for Applications
The UK Cyber Effects Network is now accepting applications for the inaugural cohort of its Cyber Effects Fellowship Programme.
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Joe Tidy BBC News @joetidy.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
I've had it confirmed by my own sources now that it is DragonForce. Not 100% sure on Scattered Spider but looks like it might be hackers with links to them at least. But who's left from the group after all the arrests?! Also fascinating nugget- DragonForce's website has been hacked itself it seems!
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Disorder Podcast @disordershow.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Ransomware is becoming a huge problem – not just to private companies but to national infrastructure too. What can be done? @rusi.bsky.social's @jamiemaccoll.bsky.social explains the issue to @snellarthur.bsky.social and tries to Order the Disorder in this week's episode. Listen 👉 tr.ee/ksicr-3Wty
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James Sullivan @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
We are looking for a motivated Research Analyst to join our cyber and tech team at @rusi.bsky.social. You need to be able to work in London. Full job spec below 👇 royalunitedservicesinstitute.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoa...
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Research Analyst
This position sits in RUSI’s Cyber and Tech Research group, which seeks to shine a light on UK and international cyber and technology issues. We take what can sometimes be complex and technical subjec...
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Jamie MacColl @jamiemaccoll.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
@ciaranm.bsky.social is the opposite of a fearmonger, so it's important to listen when he concludes: "amidst all the noise and hype about cyber threats one thing has changed: the threat from China is significantly more serious than at any point in the digital age." rusi.org/explore-our-...
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Typhoons in Cyberspace
The transformation of China’s digital attack capabilities is the most important change in the cyber threat to the West in more than a decade, writes Ciaran Martin.
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James Sullivan @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
New on @rusi.bsky.social on the profound change in China as a cyber threat actor. @ciaranm.bsky.social outlines its new political, strategic and active footing in cyberspace that has laid the grounds for disruptive operations vs western critical infrastructure. Read how 👇 rusi.org/explore-our-...
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Typhoons in Cyberspace
The transformation of China’s digital attack capabilities is the most important change in the cyber threat to the West in more than a decade, writes Ciaran Martin.
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James Sullivan @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Excellent piece on the relationship between the government and the private sector on technology and national security. With comments from @piahuesch.bsky.social @rusi.bsky.social
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Jamie MacColl @jamiemaccoll.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
We're hosting a panel event at RUSI at 0900 on 3 April to discuss the UK government's ongoing consultation on ransomware legislation. I'll be joined by: @alexmartin.bsky.social @kathrynwestmore.bsky.social Verona Hulse-Johnstone (NCC Group) Edward Lewis, CyXcel my.rusi.org/events/asses...
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Assessing UK Ransomware Policy
Join an expert panel to discuss the UK government’s approach to ransomware.
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James Sullivan @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Excellent write up from @kimzetter.bsky.social here on the nuances behind some of the recent headlines on US cyber security and cyber operations.
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Sam Sabin @samsabin.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
apparently CISA analysts have also been told not to follow or report Russian cyber threats, according to the @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats
Recent incidents indicate US is no longer characterizing Russia as a cybersecurity threat, marking a radical departure: ‘Putin is on the inside now’
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James Sullivan @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
New from @lmhurel.bsky.social @rusi.bsky.social and Gatra Priyandita from @aspi-org.bsky.social on responsible cyber behaviour in the Indo-Pacific. Case studies comprise Cambodia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan and Taiwan - exploring how they pursue their interests in cyberspace. See 👇🌏
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James Sullivan @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Join us 👇 my.rusi.org/events/the-r...
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The Rise of Ransomware as a National Security Threat
Max Smeets discusses the rise of ransomware with James Babbage, Director General for Threats at the National Crime Agency.
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Joe Tidy BBC News @joetidy.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
UK proposes to ban public bodies (schools, hospitals, etc) from paying cyber criminal ransoms. As others have said - this is a tangible and progressive move but these kinds of orgs don't pay up anyway. Also, as @jamiemaccoll.bsky.social says - these gangs don't pick targets based on public policy.
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James Sullivan @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
New opinion piece from @piahuesch.bsky.social and @tashbuckley.bsky.social on how the UK can balance competing ideological and regulatory approaches to technology in an unpredictable global political environment. bindinghook.com/articles-bin...
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What does Trump 2.0 mean for UK tech ambitions?
Trump’s relationship with Elon Musk highlights his strategic but fragile friendship with the US tech sector. However, his unpredictable approach to allies means the UK should invest in developing a st...
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James Sullivan @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
Turns out that just focusing on Huawei did not fully address the inherent vulnerabilities in legacy telecommunications networks… www.politico.com/news/2024/12...
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Chinese hackers used broad telco access to geolocate millions of Americans and record phone calls
The number of telecommunication providers impacted by the massive Salt Typhoon breach is now up to nine, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology Anne Neuberger confirmed.
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Danny Moore @moore.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
The United States is already one of the most globally aggressive, methodical, and pervasive threat actors in cyber.
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RUSI @rusi.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
For the latest analysis on defence, security and international affairs, here is a list of RUSI staff members to follow on BlueSky (will be updated regularly as user base expands).
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James Sullivan @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Reposting this fine write-up by @kathrynwestmore.bsky.social and @jamiemaccoll.bsky.social on Operation Destablise. A compendium of national security threats, showing the clear links between organised crime, sanctions evasion and hostile state activity. Read👇 www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
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Operation Destabilise: Russia, Organised Crime and Illicit Finance
A Russian-speaking money laundering network uncovered by the UK’s National Crime Agency shows the clear links between organised crime, sanctions evasion and hostile state activity.
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James Sullivan @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
A thoughtful piece from @selenalarson.bsky.social for @rusi.bsky.social on how we (mis)categorise cyber crime groups compared to nation-state actors. Professional cyber crime groups are just as persistent as traditional APTs 'making them equally devastating in today’s threat landscape.' Read why 👇
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James Sullivan @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
A significant law enforcement operation has showcased the clear links between organised crime, sanctions evasion and hostile state activity. This includes laundering the proceeds of ransomware. Read more from @rusi.bsky.social colleagues @kathrynwestmore.bsky.social and @jamiemaccoll.bsky.social 👇
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Jamie MacColl @jamiemaccoll.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
A week today @rusi.bsky.social is hosting a panel discussion at The Science Gallery on the last ten years of cyber attribution. Join @shashj.bsky.social, @ciaranm.bsky.social, Sandra Joyce of Google, Samantha Seller of the FCDO, and Sean Newell of the DOJ. Register here: my.rusi.org/events/10-ye...
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10 Years of ‘Naming and Shaming’: Attribution as a Tool of Cyber Statecraft
Join us for a panel discussion on the use of attribution as a tool of cyber statecraft.
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RUSI @rusi.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
📅Join us on 5 December for a discussion on the history of cyber attribution with @shashj.bsky.social, @ciaranm.bsky.social, Sandra Joyce of Google, Sean Newell of the Department of Justice, and Samantha Seller of the FCDO. To secure your spot, register on our website now 👇
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10 Years of ‘Naming and Shaming’: Attribution as a Tool of Cyber Statecraft
Join us for a panel discussion on the use of attribution as a tool of cyber statecraft.
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Joe Tidy BBC News @joetidy.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Great comments here from @jamiemaccoll.bsky.social
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Jamie MacColl @jamiemaccoll.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
As Shashank says, this kind of language does Russia’s job for it. Part of the aim of Russia’s cyber operations is to try and cause panic/weaken societal resilience.
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Binding Hook @bindinghook.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Germany cybersecurity strategy evolved in the wake of the 2015 Russian hack of the Bundestag and the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but still faces limitations on countering cyber operations in peace time, writes Matthias Schulze: bindinghook.com/articles-bin...
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A new ‘turning point’ for Germany’s cyber posture?
The 2022 invasion of Ukraine led to major updates to German defence policy, but cyber defence is still lacking
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Alexander Martin @alexmartin.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Scoop: A record number of cyber incidents impacted Britain’s critical drinking water supplies this year without being publicly disclosed, according to information obtained by Recorded Future News.
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UK drinking water supplies disrupted by record number of undisclosed cyber incidents
Data obtained by Recorded Future News shows that under the U.K.'s cyber incident reporting regulations for critical infrastructure, 2024 has been a record year, in particular for the drinking water se...
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Tom Hegel @hegel.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
🚨 New Research Drop: 🇰🇵 DPRK IT Workers | A Network of Active Front Companies and Their Links to China Summary: ⚪ Newly Disrupted Front Companies by USG ⚪ Impersonating US based software and tech orgs ⚪ Links to still-active front orgs, CN association Report: www.sentinelone.com/labs/dprk-it...
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DPRK IT Workers | A Network of Active Front Companies and Their Links to China
SentinelLabs has identified multiple deceptive websites linked to businesses in China fronting for North Korea's fake IT workers scheme.
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James Sullivan @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Please join us @rusi.bsky.social as @shashj.bsky.social chairs an expert discussion on the use of attribution as a tool of cyber statecraft. Part of wider research looking at cyber statecraft in an era of systemic competition. Full details 👇 @ciaranm.bsky.social my.rusi.org/events/10-ye...
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10 Years of ‘Naming and Shaming’: Attribution as a Tool of Cyber Statecraft
Join us for a panel discussion on the use of attribution as a tool of cyber statecraft.
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Tony Tassell @tonytassell.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
How the world has changed: EU to demand technology transfers from Chinese companies. h/t Eleanor Olcott www.ft.com/content/f4fd...
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EU to demand technology transfers from Chinese companies
New requirements will apply to batteries but could be expanded to other green sectors
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Binding Hook @bindinghook.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
North Korea’s sanctions evasion is evolving – now with cyber freelancers raising millions for the regime’s nuclear ambitions. Read more from Chandana Seshadri on Binding Hook: bindinghook.com/articles-hoo...
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Freelance cyber networks fuel North Korean nuclear ambitions
North Korean freelancers generate millions through global cyber platforms, bypassing sanctions to fund Pyongyang’s programmes
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Lukasz Olejnik @lukaszolejnik.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
T-Mobile (telco) hacked as part of Chinese cyber intelligence operation. AI methods used methods in the operation. Losses unknown. But they could be huge. I.e. incalculable. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Exclusive | T-Mobile Hacked in Massive Chinese Breach of Telecom Networks
The carrier joins a growing list of known victims, including AT&T and Verizon, of the major Chinese spying operation.
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James Sullivan @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Some good insights here from @ericjgeller.com @wired.com on future US cyber policy and what Trump could do with Biden's cyber agenda. www.wired.com/story/trump-...
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More Spyware, Fewer Rules: What Trump’s Return Means for US Cybersecurity
Experts expect Donald Trump’s next administration to relax cybersecurity rules on businesses, abandon concerns around human rights, and take an aggressive stance against the cyber armies of US adversa...
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James Sullivan @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social · 18/11/2023
An excellent session earlier this week in Geneva at the World Economic Forum's Annual Cyber Meeting. We discussed what actually constitutes a cyber crisis, the range of interventions required to manage an incident, and how vital international cyber support has been for Ukraine.
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James Sullivan @mrjamessullivan.bsky.social · 03/11/2023
My first post and from what I read on this platform, so far, so good! I will mainly talk about cyber public policy issues and our research @rusi.bsky.social. This week I was in Washington for the Counter Ransomware Initiative, where I showcased our research on ransomware and cyber insurance.
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