2020 Begins With Cyber Threats from Iran
Tensions with Iran have risen. In response, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning about possible state-sponsored cyber attacks. The warning describes several threats, including the following:
- Disruptive and destructive cyber operations against strategic targets. These include finance, energy, and telecommunications organizations. CISA also noted rising interest in industrial control systems and operational technology.
- Cyber-enabled espionage and intellectual property theft. These target many industries and organizations to reveal U.S. strategic direction and policy-making.
Government assets are not the only target. Iran has used "hackers-for-hire" in the past. Cloud providers, data aggregators, and managed security providers are also high-value targets.
News organizations recently cited reports from cybersecurity researchers and U.S. government officials. Those reports say hackers linked to Iran are probing American companies for weaknesses. Over the past decade, Iranian nationals were indicted in cases tied to multiple cyber attacks that cost American companies millions of dollars.
Now is a critical time to review your cybersecurity and record storage systems and confirm you are being proactive. Review your cyber liability insurance too. Check that you have the right limits and coverage provisions, including breach notification coverage. Beyond cyber insurance, Cornerstone can provide active assessments and advice from our partner security engineers as needed.
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