St. Cloud Tech Experts Believe Russian Cyberattack Coming

(KNSI) – The White House has warned Americans that the nation could face a cyberattack from Russia as it continues its war against Ukraine. While there’s no evidence of any specific cyberattack threat, national security advisers told reporters that U.S. officials have observed: “preparatory work” linked to nation-state actors. Such activity could indicate increased levels of scanning websites and hunting for vulnerabilities among U.S. companies.

The Vice President of Business Development for Net V Pro in St. Cloud, Keith Swingle, agrees there’s a threat.

“There’s good reason to be concerned. And it’s kind of like, we’re waiting for that shoe to drop. It’s like, when’s it going to happen When’s the first raindrop going to hit? So and that hasn’t happened yet.”

Swingle says he thinks Russia will launch some cyberattacks, but they might not be as destructive as Russia desires.

“I think there’s probably going to be some targeted things going on. But I think that what we didn’t realize was the degradation of their abilities. I think that has happened over time.”

He says state-sponsored hackers will go after things that will impact and scare many people, such as disruptions to supply chains and power companies. Potential targets include the U.S. financial sector, electric grid, water treatment plants, and hospitals.

The White House says most of America’s critical infrastructure is owned and operated by the private sector. Officials warn crucial infrastructure owners and operators must accelerate efforts to lock their networks. The President’s office says a cyberattack is coming.

If you own a business and have questions about your company’s security, call Net V Pro at 320-493-3668.

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