Advanced Persistent Threat Actors Targeting U.S. Think Tanks

guest · Dec 2, 2020

Advanced Persistent Threat Actors Targeting U.S. Think Tanks
Alert (AA20-336A)
December 1, 2020
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/alerts/aa20-336a

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have observed persistent continued cyber intrusions by advanced persistent threat (APT) actors targeting U.S. think tanks. This malicious activity is often, but not exclusively, directed at individuals and organizations that focus on international affairs or national security policy.[1] The following guidance may assist U.S. think tanks in developing network defense procedures to prevent or rapidly detect these attacks.
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guest · Dec 2, 2020

US alert urges think tanks to be on guard for foreign hacking activity
December 2, 2020
https://www.cyberscoop.com/biden-hacking-think-tank-fbi-dhs-alert/

Think tanks should be on high alert for nation-state hacking attempts in the coming days, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security warned in a joint report issued Tuesday.

“Given the importance that think tanks can have in shaping U.S. policy, CISA and FBI urge individuals and organizations in the international affairs and national security sectors to immediately adopt a heightened state of awareness and implement the critical steps listed in the Mitigations section of this Advisory,” the bulletin states.
U.S.-based think tanks and non-profit organizations are a perennial target of nation-state hackers.
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The warning does not name any specific think tanks or NGOs that are of particular concern.
It was also unclear which countries’ hacking operations are currently concerning the FBI and CISA.
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The advisory urges employees to be mindful of suspicious emails that look like spearphishing, which is a common way these attackers conduct their campaigns. IT staff and employees should also be aware that hackers may seek to exploit virtual private networks, especially as many staffers are conducting their work from home.
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