A range of key government networks, including the Treasury, Commerce and Homeland Security Departments, have all reportedly fallen victim to a major cyberespionage campaign by the Russian government within the past 48 hours. The list of victims is likely to grow and include more private companies too.
The fact that the agency tasked with protecting the U.S. from cyber and physical threats was breached highlights how all government agencies are at risk from state-sponsored threats. To provide insight into how the U.S. government should recover and learn from this incident, please consider reviewing the below commentary from cybersecurity leaders.
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