How Geopolitical Tensions Shape the Threat Landscape and Impact Cybercrime

With geopolitical tensions on the rise and increasing cyber threats from state-sponsored adversaries, the geopolitical climate has a crucial role in how cybercriminals are targeting their victims.

Throughout 2022, eSentire Threat Response Unit (TRU) observed an increase in cyber threats resulting from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Based on the analysis of the attempted cyberattacks across eSentire’s global customer base, TRU concluded that Russian-based ransomware groups are continuing to target organizations to inflict damage and sow civil unrest.

It’s critical that you quantify and communicate the risks stemming from these state-sponsored cyberattacks to your leadership teams and board members and secure the resources necessary to protect against this expanding threat landscape.In this webinar, eSentire’s Ryan Westman, Sr. Manager, Threat Intelligence shares his insights on how geopolitical tensions have impacted the evolution of cybercrime, including:

• The key drivers of state-sponsored cyberattacks and notable trends in ransomware, as observed by eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) and CrowdStrike
• How geopolitical tensions are increasing the weaponization of zero-day vulnerabilities, wiper malware, and more
• Recommendations and questions to consider to protect your organization against state-sponsored cyberattacks and remain vigilant about the evolving threat landscape