Serbia, Montenegro Host Disposable IP Firms Obscuring Russian Cyber Ops

A BIRN investigation reveals that Serbia and Montenegro host shell companies providing disposable IP infrastructure that Russian cybercrime and disinformation operations use to obscure their origins. The finding indicates a permissive regulatory environment in the Western Balkans enabling Russian state-linked activities, though the extent of state complicity remains unclear. This matters as it highlights a regional gap in European cyber defense.