Do you know what to look for when it comes to a Russian cybersecurity attack? Cybersecurity authorities within the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom are ringing the bell, warning businesses and other organizations to be on alert that increased malicious cyber activity has been detected. Sanctions imposed by these countries against Russia, as well as the provision of military equipment and support to Ukraine, have made them targets. Cyber threats to infrastructure have already been received, and attacks, including DDoS attacks on Ukraine and their allies, have already occurred. Russia is known for its state-sponsored cyberattacks, making it more crucial than ever to ensure your business is protected with layers of proven network security solutions.
Why Russia – Why Now?
Cybersecurity experts have known for many years that Russia is capable of making attacks on governments and organizations, impacting financial and infrastructure, in times of war and peace. Their track record for cyber threats has been well-documented, providing security experts with clues as to what they should look out for as the war in Ukraine continues. Those who work with critical infrastructure security should already be well aware of the cybersecurity issues associated with Russia. However, businesses and organizations of all sizes that are not currently addressing network security issues or beefing up protections during this time need to pay attention. The war in Ukraine has made it even more necessary to ensure that your network is fully protected.
Network security solutions should be two-fold, providing your enterprise with the anti-virus, anti-malware, and 24/7 monitoring services necessary to prevent many attacks from happening and protect your essential company data. Employee education, ongoing support, and training for IT staff can also be beneficial to deter malicious cyber activity from impacting your bottom line. It is also necessary to have a comprehensive backup and recovery program in place to ensure that your business is able to get back up and running as soon as possible following an attack or disaster of any kind. In addition to concerns about Russian cybersecurity attack data loss, you should also be prepared for power grid issues, storms, fires, floods, and other situations where your business might suffer a loss.
American Businesses and Cyber Threats
The threat is real for businesses in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as any organization that speaks about or provides direct support to Ukraine. Collectives comprised of Russian-sponsored cybercriminals are already making attacks against any country, group, or people who the Russians believe have offended or are against their nation. These cyber terrorists utilize a wide range of weapons in their attacks, including malware, ransomware, DDoS, and cyber espionage, according to industry security experts. These are not isolated incidents but are carried out by organizations within the Russian government.
Some of the groups that are believed to have made attacks already include the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Russian Federal Security Service, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate, and GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies. Other groups, including the infamous Berserk Bear, have been known to specifically make cyber threats to infrastructure, including energy, defense, and transportation in western countries, including North America. Internet-facing infrastructures, network appliances, and public-facing web applications are used to leverage attacks against compromised infrastructures.
What You Can Do
If you do not already have viable network security solutions in place to protect your organization from malicious cyber activity, now is the time to do so. Synivate can work with you and your team to create a strong line of defense to protect you from Russian cybersecurity attack risks, as well as other threats that might impact your business. It is essential to patch all systems, prioritize any vulnerabilities, enforce multi-factor authentication for your staff, and provide awareness training to help reduce exposure to potential threats. We also offer 24/7 monitoring and management, business continuity, and ongoing support services to ensure multiple layers of protection. Contact our team by calling 617-848-1248 and speak with one of our team members to determine the best course of action to protect your organization. Take advantage of our innovative technology solutions to reduce risks associated with cyber threats to infrastructure and businesses that may be targets of Russian-sponsored attacks.