Michael
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Michael
@matonis.bsky.social
Born to Lose. Live to Win.
Maxim #2

Links are links but not always truths.
July 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
CANT AFFORD TO FEED HIM ANYMORE
May 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
February 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Love his work on semiotics
January 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Key here is possible strategic intent - reflecting a greater shift in RU calculus targeting North America.

Herein lies the utility of cyber operations: sometimes agile, deniable, precise, and capable of delivering (albeit, reversible) effects.

For Russia, widening cyber ops is a lateral move.
January 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Takeaways abound which I may highlight over time -

Reporting here may highlight that the GRU may be left to solve the 'last mile' problem between orders and action - the manner of implementation may be fully decoupled from senior leadership.

Similar behavior reflected in cyber historically.
January 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The Walrus was Paul.
January 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Not to be confused with the upcoming Taiwanese series of the same name illustrating an invasion from China:
December 23, 2024 at 10:22 AM
But occasionally: recipes and arancini restaurants.
December 23, 2024 at 2:37 AM