CYBER WARFARE-THREAT TO A COUNTRY’S CYBERSECURITY
Danielson,
Nashville TN-April, 2022- The Russian invasion of Ukraine began
on February 24, 2022, and is part of the Russian-Ukrainian cyber war, which
began in 2014 and has focused on cybersecurity.
Hackers launched out
so-called "DDos" ("Distributed Denial of Service") assaults
before the current battle, in which web sites were automatically flooded with
illegal requests, causing the server infrastructure to become overwhelmed and
fail. Ukraine has blamed Moscow for the incident. Furthermore,
"wiper" software, a malicious tool that can remove enormous amounts
of data without being detected, was discovered on Ukrainian computers.
In 2017, Russia launched
an attack on Ukraine using the "NotPetya" malware cleanup software,
causing massive economic harm. Even now, as Ukraine fights, cyberspace remains
a secondary battlefield. Ukraine is enlisting the help of both its military, as
well as its IT expertise.
However, Russia's use of
internet to promote hybrid warfare is undeniable. It's not only a matter of
destroying essential IT infrastructure. The selective broadcast of fake
information by Russia appears to be a part of it as well. Cyber operations
became a feature of modern psychological warfare even before the invasion.
Russia is anticipated to
expand cyberattacks to target disinformation as the war unfolds.
WHAT
IS CYBER WARFARE, EXACTLY?
Cyber warfare is a branch
of the military that seeks out the technical flaws in the enemy's computer
systems or networks in order to access and attack them, as well as collect data
and sensitive information.
WHAT
IS CYBERSECURITY AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
Cybersecurity is the
practice of preventing digital attacks on systems, networks, and programs.
Typically, the goal of these cyberattacks is to gain access to, edit, or delete
critical information, as well as to blackmail users or disturb business
operations.
Because there are more
devices connected than individuals, and attackers are growing more inventive,
digital security measures are currently being implemented.
Multiple layers of
protection are dispersed across the computers, networks, programs, and data
that one wants to keep safe in an effective cybersecurity approach. To
establish a successful protection against cyberattacks, people, processes, and
technology must all work together in an organization.
BE
CYBER READY
Internet scams and fraud,
as well as data loss or theft, are a big concern in the modern digital age, and
can have serious ramifications for individuals and businesses. Some of the
personal information saved on computers is difficult to replace, and hackers
may be able to steal your digital identity and money as a result.
Furthermore, the hazards
escalate on a corporate level, because your customers' and suppliers'
identities, financial information relating to your company's activities,
patents, and sensitive data from goods or campaigns are all at risk. All of
this has a source; human conduct is the greatest enabler of cyber-attacks.
Remember that even the
most advanced and powerful cybersecurity technologies cannot prevent someone
from "opening the door and letting hackers in." Cyber-attacks can
range from exposing personal information to seizing control of systems and
demanding ransom.
Because these attacks are
generally hard to trace and there is no culture of cybersecurity, they spread
swiftly. To avoid these scenarios, you must first comprehend cyber dangers and
how cyberattacks take place.
Deception is used by both
social engineering and other sorts of software (viruses or worms) to offer data
or download a program that plants a code on the computer and steals
information. Any of these scenarios could be classified as a cyber-attack, so
what exactly is a cyber-attack?
It is critical that you
are protected because it can be presented in a variety of ways, ranging from
the most innocent to the most intricate. For instance, a communication that
appears to originate from a reputable business or credit card firm, is often
urgent, and includes a "click" link.
However, if you examine
the email closely, you will see signs as to whether it is genuine or not. One
idea is to hover over the link (but not click on it), then check at the web
address that displays above the link or in the bottom left corner of your screen.
Does the web address appear to be authentic, or does it contain names that
aren't there? are you connected to the bank? You'll get a good notion of the
message's validity by answering this question.
Attacks are becoming more
common, but the good news is that they may be avoided. The steps below, in
addition to assisting you, can help you create a cybersecurity culture:
1.
Do not allow anyone onto the system who has not been properly invited.
This will be accomplished
through securing computers, employing antimalware software, and keeping up with
software updates.
Only use software that has
been approved by the company.
2.
Personal awareness.
·
Keep a close eye on the emails you get.
·
Always search for the most important
information, such as the sender's name or firm.
·
When clicking on a link or downloading
anything, exercise extreme caution.
3.
Infiltration by malware.
To prevent a hacker from
infecting your system using malware, do the following steps:
·
Never put anything into a computer without
first making sure it's clean.
·
Check for viruses on the device.
·
Allowing third parties to enter data on
your smartphone is not a good idea.
4.
Physical defense.
Computers, like doors,
must be physically protected. This you can do:
·
Using a two-step authentication process.
·
By using passwords that are at least 8
characters long. The harder it is to crack a password, the longer it is.
·
Use different passwords for different
pieces of equipment and services.
·
By obscuring the laptop's camera.
5.
Interconnections
·
For external employees, use guest networks.
·
Personal devices should not be connected to
company networks without permission.
·
Be cautious with what you post on the
internet.
6. In the event of an
attack In the event of an occurrence, you should take the following three
measures as soon as you become aware of it:
·
Follow the company's policies.
·
Report to your managers right away.
·
Paying a ransom for data is never a good
idea.
To fully appreciate the
value of technological investments and IT procedures, cyber security requires
qualified staff. To keep PCs and mobile devices from becoming infected, it's
critical to have strong anti-malware software. However, it is also a good idea
to back up your data on a regular basis.
Even if your devices have
never been affected with malware, a hard drive failure or other component
failure could make it difficult to examine your most valuable data. You'll be
glad you backed up your data at that point.
ABOUT
THE PRESS OFFICER
Ricoh
Danielson is an Information Security and Digital Forensics
professional with over 15 years of progressive experience managing Incident
Response and Digital Forensic matters across a diverse group of domestic and
international clients. Ricoh is experienced in cyber breaches cyber incidents
and digital forensic handling for clients in the Healthcare, Financial and
Retail space.
Experienced in partnering
directly with law firms, government agencies and private clients to provide
digital forensic services for high profile and newsworthy cyber incidents.
Ricoh is a United States
Army Combat Veteran and seasoned professional in the cybersecurity industry
with hundreds of cases handled. Mr. Danielson has a proven ability to execute
diverse, complex, and highly-sensitive situations in a timely and efficient
manner while leading subordinate team members to do the same.
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