US and allies say new intel suggests coming Russian cyberattack

[yaesu]

Five allied countries including the United States have warned that “evolving intelligence” indicates Russia is poised to launch powerful cyberattacks against rivals supporting Ukraine.

The members of the “Five Eyes” intelligence sharing network - the US, Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand - said Moscow could also involve existing cybercrime groups in launching attacks on governments, institutions and businesses, AFP reports.

“Evolving intelligence indicates that the Russian government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks,” they said in an official cyber threat alert.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could expose organisations both within and beyond the region to increased malicious cyber activity. This activity may occur as a response to the unprecedented economic costs imposed on Russia as well as materiel support provided by the United States and US allies and partners.

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[Phoenix61]

1. I hope we're doing the same thing. nt

[RKP5637]

2. So, I wonder when this crosses the line to be an act of war against NATO? n/t

[rockfordfile]

11. That's already done

[RKP5637]

17. Just asking, where in NATO has this occurred? Thanks. n/t

[Javaman]

20. To me, in the day in age, a cyber attack is an attack. Period

It’s a part of the arsenal of war now.

NATO and the UN have to get their collective heads out of their asses.

[RKP5637]

21. Yeah, that's what I think too. In essence, it is a weapon deployed in an attack. n/t

[Renew Deal]

35. The bottom line is that it depends on the interpretation of the victim.

There are academic opinions, but they are untested. The best guide on this is the Tallin Manual, but it is non-binding.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallinn_Manual

[Achilleaze]

44. I believe it was officially stated that Russia's meddling in our 2016 elections

was an "act of war"?

[RKP5637]

45. Yes!!!! n/t

[HipChick]

3. If their IT infrastructure is anything like their military...

How extensive would this be?

[RKP5637]

6. IMO it would be an attack on NATO. Technology has changed the meanings/implications of past

terminology.

[okaawhatever]

10. I doubt cyber command will discuss what they're doing. I believe the purpose of the notice is

similar to Biden telling everyone Russia was going to invade Ukraine and use false flag measures to initiate it. They lose the surprise factor, and they let Russia know we are intercepting their intel.

[paleotn]

16. Who said anything about "absorbing"?

[paleotn]

28. Hit? Potentially. Hard? Probably not. There are mitigating strategies

But then again, why should the Ukrainians have to absorb all the punishment? The thing about MAD is Russia will be hit harder than we because they don't have anywhere near the resources to block and mitigate the cyber damage. Putin is well aware of that fact, thus, for all his bluster, he's given a moment of pause. Plus, a big part of defense is knowing of the threat before it occurs. Just like western intel predicting the invasion, they know what Putin is up to almost as quickly as he does. That's driving him bug shit. It's no surprise that Putin's Russia might be a serious problem someday, and we've prepared well for such an occurrence.

[paleotn]

14. You don't need to know.

But rest assured, the west has capabilities. The US spends gargantuan dollars on just that. And that's just the stuff that's not black.

[Torchlight]

43. Does your desire for heightened transparency apply to electrical grid as well?

[AZSkiffyGeek]

15. Because publicly announcing your defense measures...

Is a great way to tell the enemy how to avoid those defenses.

[Me.]

22. THat's What I Want To Know

Surely we have the expertise to beat them at this and stuff their attack down their throats?

[yaesu]

7. Probably walking a fine line like NATO, being careful not to escalate while also causing enough

pain to dissuade them from escalating.

[paleotn]

13. Like nukes, the west has capabilities too.

Careful there, Putin. MAD doesn't just apply to nuclear weapons.

[RKP5637]

19. For some reason, Putin thinks he's the one that holds all the cards and others will freak out. n/t

[paleotn]

24. Bluster is really all he's got. Mostly for internal consumption in my mind.

Take away the nukes and Russia is hollow. Other than fossil extraction, they make nothing anyone wants. They do nothing anyone cares about except make empty threats.

[RKP5637]

26. Well said! n/t

[former9thward]

32. Well other than all the industrial minerals that they export.

I guess they don't count.

[paleotn]

33. An extraction economy. Like the DRC and others.

Also, they're good at machining titanium parts for the aerospace industry primarily because in the Soviet days they were forced to do that internally. They had such promise when the Soviet Union collapsed. Now, they're a dying state. The home of Mendeleev, Tchaikovsky, Tolstoy and so many others. It's tragic.

https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/01/03/russia-demography-birthrate-decline-ukraine/

[onecaliberal]

18. Can we block them? Korea does it? 🤷‍♀️

[C Moon]

38. I imagine they have cells within the states.

[WarGamer]

25. This kind of news story is excellent for my options contracts...

I 'm holding Calls for PANW and CRWD and whenever panic about cyber attacks sets in... they rocket in value.

[speak easy]

34. on the Black Sea :)

[WarGamer]

40. I'm a bull mostly...

I'll buy puts on intra-day reversals but I think the market, at this moment... is still bullish overall, especially the tickers I watch closely.

[Renew Deal]

36. The government has been making noise about this for a month

But most people haven't noticed. They probably will if the lights go out.

https://democraticunderground.com/100216513991

[Kali]

37. hmmm maybe that is what happened today

local rural wifi tower on mountain behind the house was down for about 8 hours. right as I was hitting "complete transaction" on a new phone. thank dog my old one actually still works. it was all I had today

[C Moon]

39. And the GOP will do anything to help putin with this.

[calimary]

42. Amazing how they're just openly fraternizing with the freakin' ENEMY!!!

WHAT do they not understand about the-Russians-are-our-ADVERSARIES! ?????