Nation-State Cyber Attacks: Russia Accused, Tech Firms Pledge Non-Support
Two interrelated headlines about nation-state cyber attacks have been circulating early this week that could represent changes on the ground in the …
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Russia Hit with Sanctions, Begins Cyberattacks on U.S. Infrastructure
Yesterday, the White House announced the imposition of new economic sanctions against Russia in response to their cyberattacks against the U.S.; official …
U.S. Officials: Russia Hacked Olympics, Tried to Frame North Korea
Over the weekend, anonymous sources in U.S. intelligence acknowledged what has long been suspected: Russia was responsible for the hack on the 2018 Winter …
This Week—February 16, 2018—In Ransomware and Nation-States
The concept of the nation-state hacker has fundamentally changed the conversation about ransomware, digital threat actors, and cybercrime in general. Where …