So, I thought the Cold War ended in 1989. But apparently, it’s heating up again. Have you read some of the headlines over the past month or so? As US vs Russia cyber warfare continues.
So now, US officials say they found malware in computer systems we need for survival. These are the IT support systems that run our water, energy, nuclear power, and manufacturing. Furthermore, they trace the malware back to Russia. This doesn’t include other cyber attacks.? Therefore, the FBI and DHS (Dept. of Homeland Security) urged industry leaders, and their computer repair teams, to check their cyber security. These cyber attacks started in the spring of 2016, say US officials.
Then there are the motives and results. US officials say one motive is surveillance. They want info on our energy and computer systems. One US official said these actions are troubling. They also say Russian cyber hackers, backed by the Russian government, were behind the attacks. An alert went out. It accused Russian government cyber spies of malware, phishing and gaining remote access to networks. So what are they doing about it? The US is now passing yet more sanctions against Russia. These sanctions target Russian government organizations and even certain hackers and their bosses. But some even say that’s not enough. Because one said these sanctions, “…fall far short of what is needed”.
However, here is what is more disturbing. This comes at a time when Russian troops and ships are already on the move. Also, Russian President Vladimir Putin literally brags about having nuclear weapons that no nation can stop.? That interview Putin had with US journalist/talk show host Megan Kelly is absolutely chilling. Here is some of it. Now, rumors and articles abound that Russia is throwing propaganda out there to accuse the USA of war crimes in Syria, and make themselves look like Syria’s savior. Some call Russia the most dangerous nation on Earth and Putin the most dangerous man on Earth. The US vs Russia drama is getting too real for me. What do you make of this international cyber warfare?