The Russian military-backed cyber operatives, Sandworm, are reportedly behind last year’s devastating attack on Ukraine’s power grid, according to a report by cyber defence company Mandiant. The firm suggests that Ukraine’s plight could signify a broader, global threat and warns critical infrastructure owners to stay vigilant. Sandworm’s techniques are reportedly hard to detect and the assault could be an indication of Russia’s growing offensive cyber warfare capabilities.
Ransomware Gangs Seek Pen Testers to Boost Quality
Ransomware groups and cybercriminal organisations are hiring cybersecurity professionals to create ransomware and improve their existing attack tools, according to a report by Cato Networks.
