Systematic ‘Kill Chain’ Process Needed to Stamp Out Beijing Interference in Canada: Report

Systematic ‘Kill Chain’ Process Needed to Stamp Out Beijing Interference in Canada: Report
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A report on Beijing’s disinformation and interference operations in Canada says a systematic “kill chain” approach is needed to address these growing threats.

“Kill chain” refers to a phase-based strategy that identifies the stages of foreign interference and provides tailored countermeasures for each stage, according to a report co-published by the advocacy groups DisinfoWatch and Digital Public Square on Dec. 10.