#FBI #ODNI #Counterintelligence
PERFORMANCE CRIME AS A MESSAGE
x.com/mikenov/status/2073026…Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) #PerformanceCrime As A #Message in the sabotage and the special hostile #IntelligenceOperationsPerformance crime as a message in intelligence operations refers to the deliberate use of high-visibility, disruptive, or criminal acts by state-sponsored proxies to broadcast threats, intimidate adversaries, and achieve geopolitical goals without triggering a conventional military response. This tactic relies on the shock value of crime to bypass traditional statecraft. [1, 2, 3]
By outsourcing sabotage and hostile intelligence operations to localized criminal proxies, state actors achieve distinct strategic effects:Plausible Deniability: State sponsors evade direct accountability. By using local mercenaries, gangs, or cybercriminals, they mask the true origin of the attack and complicate attribution.
Asymmetric Intimidation: Highly publicized attacks (e.g., targeted arson on logistical hubs or infrastructure damage) serve as psychological warfare, broadcasting threats to policymakers and citizens.
Subversion of Law Enforcement: Intelligence agencies are forced to expend immense resources managing criminal syndicates rather than focusing solely on traditional counterintelligence. [2, 5, 8, 9]This methodology frequently blurs the lines between irregular warfare, covert action, and organized crime. [4, 10, 11]
Real-World Implications and Responses
Hostile state actors, notably Russian intelligence agencies, have integrated proxies to conduct “shadow warfare” and sabotage. According to intelligence and security research, this includes employing local criminal networks for acts of arson, GPS jamming, and logistical disruptions across Europe. [1, 2, 12, 13]
These trends highlight the changing nature of the threat landscape:Hybrid Threat Adaptation: State adversaries utilize cyber attacks and proxy violence to degrade critical infrastructure while remaining safely below the threshold of declared war.
Western Countermeasures: Intelligence and security agencies have expanded their mandates to address the intersection of state threats and criminal activity. For instance, the UK’s National Protective Security Authority and global cybersecurity agencies like CISA have developed targeted guidelines to help secure critical infrastructure against these unconventional, performative disruption tactics. [4, 16]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] cepa.org/comprehensive-repor…
[2] irregularwarfare.org/sabotag…
[3] brookings.edu/articles/how-t…
[4] bankinfosecurity.com/blogs/h…
[5] deft9.com/news-and-analysis/…
[6] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabota…
[7] coloradotech.edu/degrees/stu…
[8] apu.apus.edu/area-of-study/i…
[9] smallwarsjournal.com/2026/02…
[10] irregularwarfare.org/ordinar…
[11] tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
[12] longbrief.com/russian-sabota…
[13] theguardian.com/technology/2…
[14] theconversation.com/explaine…
[15] npsa.gov.uk/national-securit…
[16] facebook.com/deutschland.de/…– Google Search google.com/search?q=Performa…— https://x.com/mikenov/status/2073026466883780657
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 3, 2026
Day: July 3, 2026
#PerformanceCrime As A #Message in the sabotage and the special hostile #IntelligenceOperations
Performance crime as a message in intelligence operations refers to the deliberate use of high-visibility, disruptive, or criminal acts by state-sponsored proxies to broadcast threats, intimidate adversaries, and achieve geopolitical goals without triggering a conventional military response. This tactic relies on the shock value of crime to bypass traditional statecraft. [1, 2, 3]
By outsourcing sabotage and hostile intelligence operations to localized criminal proxies, state actors achieve distinct strategic effects:Plausible Deniability: State sponsors evade direct accountability. By using local mercenaries, gangs, or cybercriminals, they mask the true origin of the attack and complicate attribution.
Asymmetric Intimidation: Highly publicized attacks (e.g., targeted arson on logistical hubs or infrastructure damage) serve as psychological warfare, broadcasting threats to policymakers and citizens.
Subversion of Law Enforcement: Intelligence agencies are forced to expend immense resources managing criminal syndicates rather than focusing solely on traditional counterintelligence. [2, 5, 8, 9]This methodology frequently blurs the lines between irregular warfare, covert action, and organized crime. [4, 10, 11]
Real-World Implications and Responses
Hostile state actors, notably Russian intelligence agencies, have integrated proxies to conduct “shadow warfare” and sabotage. According to intelligence and security research, this includes employing local criminal networks for acts of arson, GPS jamming, and logistical disruptions across Europe. [1, 2, 12, 13]
These trends highlight the changing nature of the threat landscape:Hybrid Threat Adaptation: State adversaries utilize cyber attacks and proxy violence to degrade critical infrastructure while remaining safely below the threshold of declared war.
Western Countermeasures: Intelligence and security agencies have expanded their mandates to address the intersection of state threats and criminal activity. For instance, the UK’s National Protective Security Authority and global cybersecurity agencies like CISA have developed targeted guidelines to help secure critical infrastructure against these unconventional, performative disruption tactics. [4, 16]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] cepa.org/comprehensive-repor…
[2] irregularwarfare.org/sabotag…
[3] brookings.edu/articles/how-t…
[4] bankinfosecurity.com/blogs/h…
[5] deft9.com/news-and-analysis/…
[6] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabota…
[7] coloradotech.edu/degrees/stu…
[8] apu.apus.edu/area-of-study/i…
[9] smallwarsjournal.com/2026/02…
[10] irregularwarfare.org/ordinar…
[11] tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
[12] longbrief.com/russian-sabota…
[13] theguardian.com/technology/2…
[14] theconversation.com/explaine…
[15] npsa.gov.uk/national-securit…
[16] facebook.com/deutschland.de/…– Google Search google.com/search?q=Performa…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 3, 2026
Performance Crime As A Message in the Sabotage and the special hostile intelligence operations – Google Search google.com/search?q=Performa…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 3, 2026
Performance Crime As A Message – Google Search google.com/search?q=Performa…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 3, 2026
#PerformanceCrime #FBI #ModernPolicing
The continuous online publication of these self-incriminating videos has completely transformed criminal investigations, making social media monitoring a core component of modern policing.
Performance Crime – GS
Performance crime is a modern phenomenon where individuals deliberately record their illegal acts and share them on social media. Driven by the pursuit of viral fame, internet clout, and peer validation, these acts range from car thefts to vandalism and public disorder. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
While offenders often use platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat to broadcast their actions, the digital footprint provides a wealth of evidence for law enforcement agencies. Authorities consistently utilize this publicly posted footage to identify suspects and secure criminal convictions. [2, 3, 6, 7, 8]
Because of the surge in these viral trends—such as highly publicized motor vehicle thefts and breaking-and-entering challenges—governments are directly updating their legal codes. For instance, in regions like New South Wales, Australia, lawmakers have introduced specific “performance crime” offences, which penalize offenders who actively distribute material advertising their involvement in crimes like break-ins and auto theft. [1, 2, 4]
The continuous online publication of these self-incriminating videos has completely transformed criminal investigations, making social media monitoring a core component of modern policing. [7, 9]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] jaapl.org/content/52/3/280
[2] sites.law.duq.edu/juris/2025…
[3] theconversation.com/the-jan-…
[4] nsw.gov.au/have-your-say/rev…
[5] newyorkcriminallawyer-blog.c…
[6] foxbusiness.com/economy/tikt…
[7] blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20…
[8] verifymy.io/blog/online-groo…
[9] austlii.edu.au/au/journals/C…– Google Search google.com/search?q=Performa…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 3, 2026
The continuous online publication of these self-incriminating videos has completely transformed criminal investigations, making social media monitoring a core component of modern policing.
Performance Crime
Performance crime is a modern phenomenon where individuals deliberately record their illegal acts and share them on social media. Driven by the pursuit of viral fame, internet clout, and peer validation, these acts range from car thefts to vandalism and public disorder. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
While offenders often use platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat to broadcast their actions, the digital footprint provides a wealth of evidence for law enforcement agencies. Authorities consistently utilize this publicly posted footage to identify suspects and secure criminal convictions. [2, 3, 6, 7, 8]
Because of the surge in these viral trends—such as highly publicized motor vehicle thefts and breaking-and-entering challenges—governments are directly updating their legal codes. For instance, in regions like New South Wales, Australia, lawmakers have introduced specific “performance crime” offences, which penalize offenders who actively distribute material advertising their involvement in crimes like break-ins and auto theft. [1, 2, 4]
The continuous online publication of these self-incriminating videos has completely transformed criminal investigations, making social media monitoring a core component of modern policing. [7, 9]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] jaapl.org/content/52/3/280
[2] sites.law.duq.edu/juris/2025…
[3] theconversation.com/the-jan-…
[4] nsw.gov.au/have-your-say/rev…
[5] newyorkcriminallawyer-blog.c…
[6] foxbusiness.com/economy/tikt…
[7] blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20…
[8] verifymy.io/blog/online-groo…
[9] austlii.edu.au/au/journals/C…– Google Search google.com/search?q=Performa…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 3, 2026
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🇵🇱🇺🇦 Polish PM Tusk:
The recent tension with Ukraine was caused by an unnecessary decision by President Zelensky.
I told him that it is his responsibility to find a way to reduce these tensions.
The worst possible idea would be to try to build domestic support in Ukraine by escalating hostility between Ukraine and Poland. That is simply unacceptable.
I would much rather that our security be built on good relations with our neighbors, including Ukraine. Now we are waiting for a step from Ukraine.
There can be no European Union without reconciliation, and there can be no reconciliation without historical truth. Ukraine must understand this.
— @UkrReview Jul 3, 2026
Performance Crime – Google Search google.com/search?q=Performa…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 3, 2026
#CIA #FBI
When the power of love beats the love of power: #PerformanceCrime As A Message thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 3, 2026