U.S. companies providing critical infrastructures are\u00a0advised to fortify their defenses against cyberattacks from Russia.<\/p>\n
Senior White House cybersecurity official Anne Neuberger claimed the warning is based on “evolving threat intelligence.”<\/p>\n
She further stated that the U.S. government has seen “preparatory” Russian hacking activity directed at U.S. organizations. However, the government has “no certainty” such an attack will occur.<\/p>\n
Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. via various agencies including CISA and the FBI has continued to warn organizations about likely cyberattacks from the Russian government.<\/p>\n
The agencies also released a joint advisory on identified flaws, and steps organizations can take to better protect themselves against attacks.<\/p>\n
Neuberger explained that the administration provided classified briefings to hundreds of U.S. companies that may be targeted by Russian attackers.<\/p>\n
According to President Biden, Russia may attack the U.S. organizations because of the “unprecedented economic costs we\u2019ve imposed on Russia.”<\/p>\n