Security News > 2022 > March > War in Ukraine: What type of cyber attacks can we expect next?

The cyber activities related to the ongoing war in Ukraine have run the gamut from wiper malware hitting organizations and the border control in Ukraine, DDoS attacks aimed at government and media websites, and cyber disruption of satellite-based internet service, to preparations for watering hole attacks, next-level disinformation campaigns, and phishing campaigns.

Many analysts expected more disruption and retaliatory attacks orchestrated by Russian-backed hackers, both aimed at Ukranian targets and targets in countries sympathetic to and supporting Ukraine.

Part of the reason that they didn't materialize so far may be the preparatory work done by Ukrainian cyber defenders and US experts in the last seven years.

There's also the possibility that Russia has yet to employ all of its cyber attack capabilities and trigger more attacks.

Aside from cyber espionage, the current most pressing worry is that ransomware gangs that have sided or might side with Russia could, in short order, deploy their malicious payloads to cripple organizations in the critical infrastructure sector, inflicting damage and chaos on "Enemy" countries.

Individuals looking to help the defensive or aid efforts are also walking through a minefield, courtesy of scammers and cyber crooks looking to capitalize on the terrible state of affairs.

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