US sees ‘grave risk’ in scope of hack targeting key infrastructure
CISA update on SolarWinds hack says removing attackers from compromised networks will be ‘highly complex and challenging’
17 December 2020 - 22:55
Washington — The suspected Russian hacking spree that has roiled US government agencies poses a “grave risk” to federal, state and local governments, as well as critical infrastructure and the private sector, according to an advisory posted on Thursday.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, said the hackers demonstrated “sophistication and complex tradecraft” in the attacks. Removing the attackers from compromised networks will be “highly complex and challenging”, according to the advisory...
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