Click Here 177. Mic Drop: NSA’s David Luber on Russia, China and the power of partnerships
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Oct 25, 2024 David Luber, Director of Cybersecurity at the NSA and an expert in cybersecurity and national security, discusses the critical landscape of cyber threats linked to geopolitical tensions. He explains how U.S. Cyber Command has proactively aided Ukraine against malware threats. Luber highlights the importance of partnerships in countering evolving cyber warfare, particularly focusing on the challenges from Russia and emerging threats from China's hacking units. The conversation underscores the necessity of intelligence sharing and collaboration in the fight against ransomware and cyber threats.
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Hunt Forward Operation in Ukraine
- Before the 2022 Russian invasion, U.S. Cyber Command helped Ukraine find and remove malware.
- This preemptive action, known as a "hunt forward operation," likely mitigated the impact of Russian cyberattacks.
KA-SAT Attack
- Despite the hunt forward operation, Russia attacked the KA-SAT satellite network on the eve of the war.
- This attack disrupted internet access for many, highlighting the vulnerability of satellite communication.
Shift in Russian Cyber Tactics
- After the initial attacks, Russia shifted its cyber focus from disruptive attacks to espionage against Ukrainian systems.
- This change in tactics suggests an attempt to gain battlefield advantage through intelligence gathering.