March rundown: The return of state-backed hacking campaigns
March has been a month of concern for those in the cyber security community following revelations of extensive hacking campaigns carried out by state-backed groups.
In the latter part of the month, it was reported that APT 31, a Chinese state-backed threat group, had accessed information on tens of millions of UK voters in a breach of the Electoral Commission. Threat actors had also targeted US politicians and businesses.
What can we learn from the breach and how can organizations protect themselves against future state-backed threats?
In this episode, Jane and Rory welcome back Ross Kelly, ITPro’s news and analysis editor, to explore the month’s cyber security developments.
In the latter part of the month, it was reported that APT 31, a Chinese state-backed threat group, had accessed information on tens of millions of UK voters in a breach of the Electoral Commission. Threat actors had also targeted US politicians and businesses.
What can we learn from the breach and how can organizations protect themselves against future state-backed threats?
In this episode, Jane and Rory welcome back Ross Kelly, ITPro’s news and analysis editor, to explore the month’s cyber security developments.
