The Daily Hacking the Russian Power Grid
Jun 18, 2019
David E. Sanger, a national security correspondent for The New York Times and author of "The Perfect Weapon," dives deep into the U.S. infiltration of Russia's power grid. He explores how these actions serve as both warnings and preparations for potential conflicts. Discussions also include the risks of escalating cyberwarfare and recent breaches within U.S. Defense Department networks. Sanger highlights the growing role of U.S. Cyber Command in countering threats and the ethical dilemmas surrounding offensive cyber operations on a global scale.
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USB Breach
- In 2008, Russians infiltrated US defense networks using infected USB drives left near bases.
- This led to a significant breach, prompting the US to superglue USB ports and establish Cyber Command.
Cyber Panic
- The US response to the USB breach was near panic, given other recent cyberattacks.
- China stole F-35 designs, and the US launched a cyber operation against Iran's nuclear program.
Escalating Cyberattacks
- Cyberattacks escalated, including North Korea's attack on Sony and China's theft of OPM files.
- These attacks exposed vulnerabilities and raised concerns about appropriate responses.
