0 the use of a range of different methods to attack an enemy, for example, the spreading of false information, or attacking important computer systems, as well as, or instead of, traditional military action : --
Senior intelligence officials are warning the U.S. military that it should adapt to dealing with hybrid warfare.
Deceiving an attacker is one of the tactics of hybrid warfare.
Hybrid warfare combines military and nonmilitary actions, including disinformation campaigns.