Foreign governments, especially Russia, are increasingly leveraging cybercriminals and their tools to progress their objectives, according to a Google report. The war in Ukraine has particularly driven Russia to use cybercriminal methods. Other countries such as China, Iran, and North Korea also show similar trends. The blurred lines between nation-states and criminals have made cybercrime a national security threat, rather than just a financial risk.
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It’s time to secure the extended digital supply chain
Increasing dependence on third-party software and cloud-based services has heightened supply chain cyber-vulnerabilities. Regulations such as the EU’s DORA and NIS2 have focused on strengthening