Four ISMG editors discuss the accelerating invasion of Ukraine by Russia and its potential impact on the cybersecurity industry; whether hacktivists are the new resistance fighters and the dangers that might trigger; and how a data leak may help researchers track and fight the Conti ransomware gang.
Russia's National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents has published a list of 17,576 IP addresses and 166 domains that it says are targeting the country's information resources via distributed denial-of-service attacks. It also published a 20-point list of remediation measures.
This ISMG Security Report analyzes why Russia has not yet launched full-scale cyberattacks in Ukraine and the West and what we might expect to come. It also describes how organizations can bolster cyber defenses in times of crisis and outlines mistakes organizations make following a cyber incident.
Amid escalating violence in Ukraine and sanctions meant to hobble Moscow, the Senate has passed a landmark cybersecurity package that bundles three substantial measures - mandatory incident reporting for critical infrastructure, an update to federal IT security strategy, and FedRAMP authorization.
Why didn't Russia unleash major cyberattacks against Ukrainian critical infrastructure ahead of its invasion troop advance? While theories abound, some experts warn that, unfortunately, this war and its cost to human life is only set to get worse.
Federal authorities are warning healthcare and public health sector entities to be proactive and vigilant to at least three main potential threat groups, as well as various wiper malware, linked with Russia's attack on Ukraine.
The federal agency enforcing HIPAA is urging covered entities and business associates to sharpen their focus on protecting their organizations against cyberattacks. The agency has also laid out a list of priorities for rule-making, enforcement and other activities in 2022.
Amid what is now a prolonged struggle in Ukraine, cybersecurity officials in the U.S. and European Union have expressed some surprise over Russia's lack of pervasive cyber strikes to date. But they warn that these actions could follow as its economy reels from sanctions.
As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, Western governments and certain hacktivists remain steadfast in opposition. On social media, international hacktivist collective Anonymous says it has successfully hacked websites of the Russian government, media and banks.
Belarus has renounced its nonnuclear status and is set to support moving the Kremlin's nuclear weapons into the country - within striking distance of Ukrainian capital Kyiv. This has sparked backlash from cyber hacktivist groups, who have now targeted and disrupted Belarus' critical services.
CISA and the FBI issued a joint advisory pointing to Russian state-sponsored activity using WhisperGate and HermeticWiper malware to target Ukrainian organizations. CISA also updated the Shields Up webpage to include new recommendations for corporate leaders and actions to protect critical assets.
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine escalates, organizations in the U.S. and Western Europe wonder: What is the potential blowback if the U.S. strikes back at Russia? Sam Curry, veteran CSO of Cybereason, reviews the possibilities and advises about how best to approach risk and preparedness.
On day two of war in Ukraine, Russians have nearly encircled the former Soviet state. Some military and foreign policy experts say Kyiv may fall by the weekend. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has reportedly asked for Ukrainian hackers to safeguard its networks and tap into Russian infrastructure.
Grant Schneider of Venable and three ISMG editors discuss preparedness, response and resilience in light of the Ukraine-Russia crisis; the White House and allies’ efforts to counter ransomware; and future guidance to expect from the Biden administration's cybersecurity executive order.
As Russia has invaded Ukraine, the likelihood of nation-state cyberattacks continue to escalate, and banks remain a top target. On this week's "Sound Off," David Pollino, the former CISO of PNC Bank, discusses how financial institutions should - and must - strengthen their incident response plans.
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