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Cybersecurity Advisory warns of Russian-backed cyber threats to infrastructure.

The cybersecurity authorities of the U.S., Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.K. released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory on April 20, warning organizations based in these countries that Russia's invasion of Ukraine could expose them to increased rates of malicious cyber activity.

The Berserk Bear hacking collective has been known to conduct scans with the intent to attack internet-facing infrastructure and network appliances, conducting brute-force attacks against public-facing web applications and leveraging compromised infrastructure, according to the report.

As Russian-backed hacking groups ramp up their cyber offensive against countries supporting Ukraine, the advisory urges organizations to protect their critical information and infrastructure against any impending attacks.

"If you're looking for a history of Russian-aligned threat groups and activity, this advisory is a good place to start. With a broad threat like this, it's difficult to lay out a single mitigating activity that's likely to make a difference. So much of what needs to be done falls into the category of foundational best practices, but that reality shouldn't prevent critical infrastructure organizations from taking action. The best time to implement these controls may be in the past, but the second best time to do so is right now."

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