Biden administration doubles down on its previous warnings of possible Russian cyberattacks in the wake of hefty economic sanctions imposed on Russia by the US.
President Joe Biden today warned of “evolving intelligence” that indicates Russia may be getting ready to wage cyberattacks against US interests, calling this “a critical moment” and urging organizations to harden their cybersecurity defenses “immediately” if they have not already done so.
“There is now evolving intelligence that Russia may be exploring options for potential cyberattacks,” Biden said in a statement today, noting that the new warning reiterates the threat previously issued by the administration of possible Russian cyber aggression against the US for imposing stiff economic sanctions on Russia.
“My Administration will continue to use every tool to deter, disrupt, and if necessary, respond to cyberattacks against critical infrastructure. But the Federal Government can’t defend against this threat alone. Most of America’s critical infrastructure is owned and operated by the private sector, and critical infrastructure owners and operators must accelerate efforts to lock their digital doors. The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has been actively working with organizations across the critical infrastructure to rapidly share information and mitigation guidance to help protect their systems and networks,” Biden said. Read more:https://bit.ly/3uh2bn9