ukraine - All Articles - CISO Platform2024-03-28T12:53:59Zhttps://www.cisoplatform.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/ukraineIs Russia Testing the Waters in Cyberattacks Against the UShttps://www.cisoplatform.com/profiles/blogs/is-russia-testing-the-waters-in-cyberattacks-against-the-us2022-10-12T17:06:18.000Z2022-10-12T17:06:18.000ZMatthew Rosenquisthttps://www.cisoplatform.com/members/MatthewRosenquist<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10840134872?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p style="text-align:center;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JS4TXFmSNPs" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p>I hope this nonsense does not escalate down this path, but as Russia continues to fail with their attempts to conquer Ukraine, Putin will become more desperate and want to lash-out at Ukraine’s biggest international supporters. Cyberattacks are a great tool for that, which puts us all in the crosshairs.</p><p>Let me know what you think in the comments below and if you liked this video, click the Like button and consider subscribing to the channel for more strategic insights and discussions</p></div>Russian Failures in Ukraine Raise the Global Cyber Riskshttps://www.cisoplatform.com/profiles/blogs/russian-failures-in-ukraine-raise-the-global-cyber-risks2022-09-27T15:56:43.000Z2022-09-27T15:56:43.000ZMatthew Rosenquisthttps://www.cisoplatform.com/members/MatthewRosenquist<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10828913860?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p style="text-align:center;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n-uGrbXM7jU" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p class="graf graf--p">As Putin’s war on Ukraine reveals stunning failures of Russian forces, the embarrassed leader becomes more desperate. This has ramifications on the overall global security of digitally connected systems, potentially affecting all of us.</p><p class="graf graf--p">In today’s podcast I talk about the rising risks, likely targets, expected methods, and my recommendations to help mitigate the overall cybersecurity risks!</p><p class="graf graf--p graf--empty"> </p><p class="graf graf--p">For more strategic insights and discussions, follow me on the YouTube channel Cybersecurity Insights: <a class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" href="https://www.youtube.com/cybersecurityinsights" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cybersecurityinsights</a></p></div>Ukraine Counteroffensive Success Will Spur More Cyberattacks From Russiahttps://www.cisoplatform.com/profiles/blogs/ukraine-counteroffensive-success-will-spur-more-cyberattacks-from2022-09-14T19:24:59.000Z2022-09-14T19:24:59.000ZMatthew Rosenquisthttps://www.cisoplatform.com/members/MatthewRosenquist<div><p style="text-align:center;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ij14_VFvbMw" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p>As Ukraine makes significant gains over Russia as part of their counteroffensive, we must expect Putin to respond to the embarrassment in many petty ways, including leveraging cyberattacks against countries that have been supplying and supporting Ukraine. </p><p>The Critical Infrastructures, like power and fuel distribution, communications, government services, and healthcare, will likely be targeted. Businesses and governments in NATO countries must harden their cyber defenses in anticipation and pay extra attention to quickly detect and respond to these expected attacks.</p><p> </p><p>For more strategic insights and discussions, follow me on the YouTube channel Cybersecurity Insights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cybersecurityinsights">https://www.youtube.com/cybersecurityinsights</a></p></div>Ransomware is Funding Russian Aggressionhttps://www.cisoplatform.com/profiles/blogs/ransomware-is-funding-russian-aggression2022-05-01T03:10:42.000Z2022-05-01T03:10:42.000ZMatthew Rosenquisthttps://www.cisoplatform.com/members/MatthewRosenquist<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10451397669?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p class="graf graf--p">Ransomware attacks and payments are increasing, with most revenue going to Russian attackers. It is time to revisit outlawing Ransomware payments.</p><p class="graf graf--p">Some stats to hammer the situation home:</p><p class="graf graf--p"><a class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" href="https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2022/04/27/the-state-of-ransomware-2022" target="_blank">Sophos ransomware report</a> indicates:</p><p class="graf graf--p">- Ransom attacks are more frequent (66% of surveyed orgs indicated they were hit with ransomware in 2021 versus only 37% in 2020)</p><p class="graf graf--p">- Payments are higher (11% paid over $1 million versus only 4% in 2020), and more victims are paying the ransom (46% paid).</p><p class="graf graf--p">Now consider that according to <a class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" href="https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/2022-crypto-crime-report-preview-russia-ransomware-money-laundering" target="_blank">ChainAnalysis</a> about 74% of ransomware revenue in 2021 are affiliated with Russia!</p><p class="graf graf--p">Yes, companies are inadvertently funding activities of Russia with ransomware! It is time we act. Sadly, we need regulation to force organizations to not fund the cybercriminals and nation state enemies!</p><p class="graf graf--p">It is time we outlaw ransomware payments, thereby creating a forcing function for better cybersecurity prevention and prohibiting funding of aggressive acts like the Russia war against Ukraine.</p><p class="graf graf--p">Yes, I know this idea is unpopular, but this is a hill I am willing to defend. Let the flaming begin.</p><p class="graf graf--p"><strong class="markup--strong markup--p-strong">Sources:</strong></p><p class="graf graf--p"><a class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" href="https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/2022-crypto-crime-report-preview-russia-ransomware-money-laundering" target="_blank">https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/2022-crypto-crime-report-preview-russia-ransomware-money-laundering</a></p><p class="graf graf--p"><a class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" href="https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2022/04/27/the-state-of-ransomware-2022" target="_blank">https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2022/04/27/the-state-of-ransomware-2022</a></p></div>