The Daily The Russian Hacking Plan for 2020
Jan 15, 2020
Nicole Perlroth, a cybersecurity reporter for The New York Times, dives into the alarming tactics used by Russian hackers targeting the 2020 election, specifically focusing on Burisma, the Ukrainian energy company. She discusses the sophisticated phishing strategies employed against employees, revealing chilling connections to past electoral interference. With insights from Oren Falkowitz, they unpack the implications of these cyber threats on democracy and trace the evolution of Russian hacking from 2016 to the present, highlighting severe risks to election integrity.
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Russian Phishing Attack on Burisma
- Oren Falkowitz, a cybersecurity expert, noticed suspicious phishing attacks targeting Ukrainian gas companies.
- These attacks mimicked Burisma's websites, aiming to steal login credentials.
GRU Connection and Timing
- The attacks were linked to the GRU, the same Russian group involved in the 2016 election interference.
- The timing coincided with the impeachment hearings, suggesting a connection.
Why Russia Reuses Tactics
- Russia repeats its tactics because they are still effective.
- Leaking emails out of context can sow discord and fuel existing narratives.