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National Post

Spy agency says it doesn't just go after extremists' computers. It also goes after their online reputation

OTTAWA — Canada's cyberintelligence agency doesn't just go after violent extremist group leaders' computers and networks, it also attacks their reputation, credibility and trustworthiness to undermine them, according to a new report. Article content In its latest annual report published Friday, the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) offered new detail about what it does during an 'active cyber operation'. Article content Article content Article content 'Using a multi-faceted approach that targeted VEOs' technical infrastructure and online presence, CSE conducted active cyber operations to damage the credibility and influence of key group leaders, reducing their ability to inspire and lead,' reads the report. Article content The operations also aimed to 'weaken trust and reduce cohesion between leaders and followers, undermining the unity and strength of these organizations,' the report continues. Article content Article content Article content 'It's difficult for me to get into details about the actual techniques that are being used, because if we share those techniques, then that impacts them and the effectiveness decreases,' Walshe said.