Competitive Sabotage
Direct or indirect actions intended to disrupt competitor operations or market presence—executed to weaken positioning, create operational friction, or divert strategic focus.
Market-Oriented Tactics
Strategic Downtime Triggers
Targeting infrastructure through coordinated traffic, complaints, or third-party abuse to cause service interruptions during peak periods.
Employee Targeting
Approaching key staff with poaching intent during product cycles, launches, or negotiations to disrupt continuity and momentum.
False Flag Violations
Filing fabricated policy or compliance violations with platforms, regulators, or partners to induce penalties or review cycles.
Review Bombing
Coordinating negative feedback campaigns to suppress ratings, lower visibility, or undermine customer trust.
Channel Interference
Blocking or disrupting access to shared vendors, ad platforms, or distribution channels to limit competitor reach.