Following recent US strikes in Iran, major US cities are bracing for potential retaliatory attacks. The Department of Homeland Security has warned of increased cyber and physical attack risks. Authorities are particularly concerned about potential attacks on critical infrastructure. NBC News reports on specific sites identified as high-priority targets. Increased security measures are being implemented nationwide.
As news of a mega hack shutting down Putin’s online state media circulates, the repercussions of this cyber attack are reverberating through the echo chambers of propaganda and disinformation that the Russian government has built to control the narrative. The impact of such a hack goes far beyond mere technological disruption; it strikes at the heart of a regime that relies heavily on controlling information to maintain power.
When Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expressed support for the Russian broadcasters and mentioned specialists working to determine the culprits behind the attack, it’s clear that the Russian government is feeling the pressure of this breach in their so-called “critical infrastructure facility.”… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker