CyberWire Daily Espionage, mostly cyber but also physical. DDoS in the Philippines. TSA regulations for rail and airline cybersecurity are coming. US DoJ promises civil action for cyber failures. Twitch update. And NFTs.
Oct 7, 2021
Cyberespionage remains rampant, with recent DDoS attacks hitting the Philippine Senate. New U.S. cybersecurity regulations for airlines and railways are on the horizon. The US Department of Justice is taking a tougher stance on contractors failing to meet cybersecurity standards. An update on the Twitch breach reveals ongoing security concerns. Experts discuss the evolving landscape of blockchain in cybersecurity, NFTs, and the risks associated with digital investments in the NFT space.
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Russian Actors Dominate Recent Espionage
- Russian-linked espionage groups remain highly active and effective against Western targets.
- Microsoft and Mandiant data show Russia-led actors account for the majority of observed nation-state incidents.
NATO Expels Undeclared Russian Officers
- NATO expelled eight alleged undeclared Russian intelligence officers from its delegation.
- Russian officials denied the accusations and warned of possible asymmetric retaliation.
Philippine Senate Hit By DDoS
- The Philippine Senate suffered an operational website outage due to a DDoS attack.
- The Senate temporarily blocked access while recovery efforts proceeded.