The Quo Files: The Proxy Warfare, unmasking Russia’s Externalized Cyber Capabilities

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Alixia Clarisse Rutayisire

Published in: Podcast
October 20, 2025

How does Russia conduct cyber operations without concern for avoiding direct attribution?

At QuoIntelligence, we have been analyzing the growing involvement of non-state actors, such as private companies, cybercriminal groups, and hacktivist collectives, in supporting Russian and Chinese cyber operations, including espionage, information campaigns, and disruption activities.

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This is the first in a series of three reports. QuoIntelligence has been working on an extensive study of the participation of non-state actors in cyber operations or in the development of cyber capabilities on the behalf of Russia and China. Download now the report dedicated to Russia Proxy Warfare.

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Written by: Alixia Clarisse Rutayisire

Alixia is an accomplished Geopolitical Analyst with extensive experience in cybersecurity and international relations. Prior to joining QuoIntelligence, she served as a Geopolitical Analyst for West Africa at the Ministère des Armées in France where she was responsible for analyzing geopolitical risks, including political and security situations, as well as internal and international conflicts.

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The Quo Files: The Proxy Warfare, unmasking Russia’s Externalized Cyber Capabilities