Harbadus attacks Andvaria: cyber war game tests Nato defences against Russia

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Robert Booth in TallinnDecember 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Harbadus attacks Andvaria: cyber war game tests Nato defences against Russia

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NATO conducted its largest cyber warfare exercise, called "Harbadus attacks Andvaria," in Tallinn, Estonia, to test its readiness against potential cyberattacks on civilian and military infrastructure. The week-long exercise, involving participants from 29 NATO nations and 7 allies including Ukraine, simulated scenarios like power outages, satellite jamming, and port blockades. The exercise focused on responding to complex computer failures and sharing solutions globally, mirroring real-world challenges of cyber warfare. The scenario involved a fictional conflict between "Harbadus" and "Andvaria" over an island in the North Atlantic, with Harbadus employing global cyberattacks. The exercise occurred amid rising concerns about Russian cyber activity, with NATO reporting a 25% increase in attacks against its member states in the past year.

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