Russian cyber-attacks ‘relentless’ as threat of WW3 grows, expert warns

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Cyberattacks by the UK’s enemies are becoming “relentless” as we enter a “new era” of global conflict, an expert has warned.

It comes after Russian hackers allegedly acquired top-secret security information on some of the country’s most sensitive military sites, including the HMNB Clyde nuclear submarine base on the west coast of Scotland and the Porton Down chemical weapon lab.

 

The “potentially very damaging” attack last month by hacking group LockBit, which has known links to Russian nationals, saw thousands of pages of data leaked onto the dark web after private security firm Zaun was targeted, the Sunday Mirror newspaper reported.

 

The company, which provides security fencing for sites related to the Ministry of Defence, said it had been the victim of a “sophisticated cyber attack”.

Responding to the news, Kevin Curran, professor of cyber security at Ulster University, told the PA news agency that LockBit’s attack was “serious” as we approach a potential “World War Three” following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

He said the raid was “likely” sponsored by the Russian state given the nature of its target and that cyber attacks by Britain’s enemies had become “relentless”.

 

Professor Curran warned that we were unprepared for this new era as third-party companies, which hold data on our military infrastructure were not being properly regulated.

He said: “You can’t just expect third-party suppliers to adhere to your rules.

“There is always a risk when you have third-party suppliers and you do wonder if they adhere to industry best practice.

 

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[Tug]

That’s not good obviously but I’m sure the opposite is true as well (meaning nato aligned countrys are    In possession of a lot of Russian federation secrets as well

[Zapitapi]

"likely" hmm yeah all good

[expat_4_life]

Honestly, this is a ridiculous article. Relentless attacks, New eras and WW3, data all leaked on the mysterious "dark web" - if it on the web somewhere then it hardly dark or mysterious.

 

Relentless attacks from whom, who else was targeted, were there other leaks, no mention. Just those Russians trying to start something (as if western countries don't have cyber capabilities).

The article goes from the hacking was done by Lockbit (allegedly)  and they have known links to some Russian nationals (whom they fail to name).  They claim the attack was "sophisticated", well how was it done, no mention - is the company that was allegedly attacked covering up for their incompetence by calling it "sophisticated" ?

Then the article continues, calling the attacks "potentially very damaging". Well, was it damaging or not? What was this data, where is it? If the data is on the web already, surely they could show it to us?

Then it goes on, linking the attack to the Russian state and providing no evidence for the claim. Now they have gone from "links to Russian nationals" to claiming it was state sponsored, of course with no information.

At least the Professor did finally admit that 3rd party companies are a security risk, but never proposed any remedy (this is not a new risk).  Well I guess he called for more regualtion, but how about not putting your data on the web in the first place?

 

Definitely not impressed with this poor excuse for journalism

 

 

Edited September 5, 2023 by expat_4_life

[pacovl46]

6 hours ago, expat_4_life said:

Honestly, this is a ridiculous article. Relentless attacks, New eras and WW3, data all leaked on the mysterious "dark web" - if it on the web somewhere then it hardly dark or mysterious.

 

Relentless attacks from whom, who else was targeted, were there other leaks, no mention. Just those Russians trying to start something (as if western countries don't have cyber capabilities).

The article goes from the hacking was done by Lockbit (allegedly)  and they have known links to some Russian nationals (whom they fail to name).  They claim the attack was "sophisticated", well how was it done, no mention - is the company that was allegedly attacked covering up for their incompetence by calling it "sophisticated" ?

Then the article continues, calling the attacks "potentially very damaging". Well, was it damaging or not? What was this data, where is it? If the data is on the web already, surely they could show it to us?

Then it goes on, linking the attack to the Russian state and providing no evidence for the claim. Now they have gone from "links to Russian nationals" to claiming it was state sponsored, of course with no information.

At least the Professor did finally admit that 3rd party companies are a security risk, but never proposed any remedy (this is not a new risk).  Well I guess he called for more regualtion, but how about not putting your data on the web in the first place?

 

Definitely not impressed with this poor excuse for journalism

 

 

You might wanna look up what the dark web is and why it's called that...

[thaibeachlovers]

15 hours ago, expat_4_life said:

Honestly, this is a ridiculous article. Relentless attacks, New eras and WW3, data all leaked on the mysterious "dark web" - if it on the web somewhere then it hardly dark or mysterious.

Indeed. Can anyone inform me as to the whereabouts of this mysterious "dark web" and how I can join in the fun on it?

[thaibeachlovers]

9 hours ago, pacovl46 said:

You might wanna look up what the dark web is and why it's called that...

Google tells me

"It actually provides individuals with privacy and anonymity that traditional websites don't offer to individuals. For instance, people can go on the dark web and post their thoughts about political activity without any fear of being reprimanded by government officials and other groups."

Doesn't sound particularly "dark", and if anyone can go on it, is anyone foolish enough to believe that those super computers hidden away in every advanced government doesn't access everything on it?

[gargamon]

WWIII is inevitable. Not necessarily because of this but because of all the countries recently having Russian orchestrated coups recently. Currently mainly African but expect that to expand. 

[thaibeachlovers]

5 hours ago, gargamon said:

WWIII is inevitable. Not necessarily because of this but because of all the countries recently having Russian orchestrated coups recently. Currently mainly African but expect that to expand. 

War, given humans' nature is always inevitable, but as to whether the next big one will be like WW2 with better weapons or death by a hundred smaller conflicts is beyond my powers of deduction.

[SiSePuede419]

WW3 would be the shortest "world" war ever as Russian hardware is <deleted>. ????

[pacovl46]

15 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Google tells me

"It actually provides individuals with privacy and anonymity that traditional websites don't offer to individuals. For instance, people can go on the dark web and post their thoughts about political activity without any fear of being reprimanded by government officials and other groups."

Doesn't sound particularly "dark", and if anyone can go on it, is anyone foolish enough to believe that those super computers hidden away in every advanced government doesn't access everything on it?

Most people don't know how to access it, me included. It's probably easy enough to fund out, but the anonymity level is quite a bit higher than the regular internet, hence a lot of criminals use it.

[candide]

19 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Google tells me

"It actually provides individuals with privacy and anonymity that traditional websites don't offer to individuals. For instance, people can go on the dark web and post their thoughts about political activity without any fear of being reprimanded by government officials and other groups."

Doesn't sound particularly "dark", and if anyone can go on it, is anyone foolish enough to believe that those super computers hidden away in every advanced government doesn't access everything on it?

Are you that uninformed, really? Or are you knowingly selective about what you "found" with Google?

 

The dark web is known, for example, for hosting drug trade as well as paedophile content sharing and trade (paid with crypto-currencies, of course).

Download Tor, and have a look by yourself before you quickly go out and uninstall it.

Edited September 6, 2023 by candide

[novacova]

Currently, it appears to be an early setup by design to run the USA’s and allies military resources thin. Middle East, Eastern Europe with North Korea amassing troops to the DMZ, and now Venezuela. What’s next? Taiwan? And not to mention with the open border in the US, Iran, China and whoever else definitely exploited the opportunity, how many sleeper agents crossed in? Thousands. Currently the pentagon procured munition contractors to increase production be 6x. Something is definitely brewing incrementally but sure.

[Morch]

On 9/7/2023 at 1:27 AM, candide said:

Are you that uninformed, really? Or are you knowingly selective about what you "found" with Google?

 

The dark web is known, for example, for hosting drug trade as well as paedophile content sharing and trade (paid with crypto-currencies, of course).

Download Tor, and have a look by yourself before you quickly go out and uninstall it.

 

 A lot of interesting stuff though. For example, if you want to talk more freely with people from countries you often can't. Some interesting forums and groups to be found as well. I'm aware there's a lot of criminal and other dodgy stuff, but where you do and what you open/read/watch is up to you. The nasty bits are not a must. Also, way safer not to loiter in them.

[Morch]

19 minutes ago, novacova said:

Currently, it appears to be an early setup by design to run the USA’s and allies military resources thin. Middle East, Eastern Europe with North Korea amassing troops to the DMZ, and now Venezuela. What’s next? Taiwan? And not to mention with the open border in the US, Iran, China and whoever else definitely exploited the opportunity, how many sleeper agents crossed in? Thousands. Currently the pentagon procured munition contractors to increase production be 6x. Something is definitely brewing incrementally but sure.

 

 

"Something is definitely brewing incrementally but sure."

 

I think there are very rarely times when this does not apply. Then again, the sky is still up....

[novacova]

30 minutes ago, Morch said:

 

 

"Something is definitely brewing incrementally but sure."

 

I think there are very rarely times when this does not apply. Then again, the sky is still up....

Yes, for now. Given that China Russia and Iran have taken severe hits by sanctions initiated by the US, they’re not (haven’t been) going to stand idly by and just accept. No doubt they want to weaken the US severely then their problems will be solved. A hell of a lot is ramping up currently.

 

Khrushchev: “we will take you from within” has in part been successful by various dynamics.

[Morch]

2 minutes ago, novacova said:

Yes, for now. Given that China Russia and Iran have taken severe hits by sanctions initiated by the US, they’re not (haven’t been) going to stand idly by and just accept. No doubt they want to weaken the US severely then their problems will be solved. A hell of a lot is ramping up currently.

 

Khrushchev: “we will take you from within” has in part been successful by various dynamics.

 

I doubt there's an effective alliance even between two of the three, never mind all.