The British Cyber Agency, GCHQ, recently warned companies and businesses to be on the alert of possible Russian cyber-attacks. This warning came as the Cyber Agency identified a growing risk of cyber threat actors targeting businesses, endangering their information security.
Various espionage operations and cyber-attacks against businesses have already been launched by Russian hackers, targeting their important data and computer systems. Such attacks, including malware, phishing, and data theft, can result in system and network breaches, putting businesses at a great risk of losing important information.
GCHQ stressed on the need for businesses to take all necessary precautions and put in place the necessary security infrastructure in order to protect their systems from such malicious cyber activities. Companies must ensure that their data and IT networks are protected against potential threats, and also closely monitor their systems in order to detect any suspicious activity.
It is also important for businesses to establish clear protocols for managing cyber threats, promote cyber safety and implementation of strong password measures. To make sure that the cyber security infrastructure is not compromised, companies must ensure to regularly update the software and hardware with the latest patches.
By acknowledging the cyber threat posed by Russian hackers, GCHQ hopes companies can be proactive in their approach to cybersecurity and ensure the safety of their networks and data.
This Cyber News was published on thehackernews.com. Publication date: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:38:02 +0000