Tag "hacking"
Sunburst: US Government Bodies Face Most Seismic Cyber Breach Since Cold War
Over the weekend of 12th-13th December 2020, it became apparent that a number of US Federal agencies and departments had been hacked as part of one of the “worst ever” cyber attacks in history. The intention of the attack appears to have been to conduct a “high-end espionage operation”, with the goal of stealing government and military secrets. The true scale and significance of the breach remains unknown. However, the attack has shaken governments around the world, exposing the fact that their defences are not strong enough, and that the security of software suppliers is an issue of vital importance.
New EU cyber strategy leaves key security gaps
GRI examines the strengths and weaknesses of Europe’s cyber strategy “Resilience, Deterrence and Defence: Building strong cybersecurity for the EU”.
The economic implications of cyberattacks
To counter cyberattacks, governments and corporations need to maintain updated technology and improve information sharing of technical vulnerabilities.
The one major blind spot in most cyber risk strategies
Potential targets of cyber attacks must build more effective & fully resilient cyber risk capacities. One key focus that gets overlooked: reputational risk
Bankers beware: North Korea is on a hacking spree
North Korea has mounted a series of cyber attacks by taking advantage of outdated financial technology, mainly through the SWIFT network.
Three reasons why Russia may be hacking the U.S. election
Understanding why Russia is disrupting the U.S. electoral race through cyber attacks is an important step in preventing it.
Hacking the Kazakh way, top-down
The ferocity of the Kazakh government’s cyber campaign against dissent in Kazakhstan inspires comparisons to China’s Great Firewall.
Cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia calls for clear strategies
When it comes to cyberattacks, Saudi Arabia is the most targeted country in the Middle East. While cybersecurity is improving, clear strategies are absent.
Is Wall Street cyber secure?
As a symbolic and data-rich target, Wall Street faces a number of cyber threats. Regardless of the size of an attack, there remains the need for effective recovery and response
Apple vs. FBI: An open door is not selective
In this debate, GRI asked who is right, Apple or the US government. Eileen Filmus argues for Apple, saying that the FBI-Apple case has reignited a national debate over the
