Aeroflot Cyberattack: A Global Cybersecurity Wake-up
The recent cyberattack on Aeroflot, Russia's leading airline, serves as a grave warning to global critical infrastructure sectors. Attackers infiltrated undetected for a year, highlighting serious cybersecurity lapses. TechensGlobal underscores the need for real-time, behavior-based security monitoring, urging sectors to strengthen their cybersecurity frameworks.
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In a stark reminder of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, Russia's largest airline, Aeroflot, recently suffered a major cyberattack characterized by the attackers dwelling undetected within the network for nearly a year. The breach has called into question the adequacy of current cybersecurity measures in place.
The attackers' prolonged presence within Aeroflot's network allowed them to destroy multiple servers without triggering alerts, showcasing a significant failure in threat detection and monitoring systems. TechensGlobal, a renowned Managed Security Services Provider, termed this incident a 'breakdown of cybersecurity fundamentals' and a critical learning point for infrastructure sectors globally.
Leading industry experts, including TechensGlobal's CEO Shijas Mohidheen, have urged the adoption of advanced, behavior-based threat detection models. 'Today's digital threats require real-time visibility, backed by 24x7 human and AI-driven analysis,' Mohidheen advised, stressing the shift from outdated detection methods to a proactive defense strategy.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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